Legislation passed to benefit victims of crime
Source: Queensland. Attorney-General. Media Release
"Queensland Parliament passed changes to the state’s compensation system for victims of crime. The sweeping reforms to benefit victims, are the most significant changes in more than a decade. Attorney-General Cameron Dick said the Victims of Crime Assistance Bill 2009 provides the legal framework to establish a new scheme called Victim Assist Queensland which will provide more timely and effective support for victims."