Submissions invited on draft laws to assist victims of crime
Source: Queensland. Attorney-General and Minister for Industrial Relations. Media Release
"Attorney-General Cameron Dick is calling for public comment on a draft bill outlining the complete overhaul of Queensland’s victims compensation system. The Victims of Crime Assistance Bill 2009 outlines the functions of the new Victims Financial Assistance Scheme, which is expected to be introduced in Queensland this December. Mr Dick said the new scheme is designed to help victims of crime to recover and get their lives back on track. “This new scheme represents the Bligh Government’s commitment to ensuring victims of crime have access to the support and assistance they need,” Mr Dick said."