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Victim Assist Queensland
Agency overview
Formed
2009 (2009)
Preceding agency
Criminal Injury Compensation Unit
Jurisdiction
State of Queensland
Headquarters
Brisbane, Queensland
Minister responsible
Yvette D'Ath, Attorney-General of Queensland
Agency executives
Dean Corless, Director
Jonty Bush
Parent department
Queensland Government Department of Justice and Attorney-General
Parent agency
Community Justice Services
Child agencies
Victim Services Coordination Unit
Financial Assistance Unit
Key document
Victims of Crime Assistance Act 2009
Website
www.qld.gov.au/victims
Victim Assist Queensland (VAQ) is an agency of the Queensland Government Department of Justice and Attorney-General that provides information, advice and financial assistance to victims of violent crime and domestic violence throughout the State of Queensland.[1][2] VAQ also overseas the implementation of and complaints under the Queensland Charter of Victims' Rights, provides court support, and coordinates interagency referrals including with the Queensland Police Service.[3][4]
^[1] Queensland Law Society
^Spike in payout claims as law includes victims of financial, emotional abuse Brisbane Times
^Support for victims of crime Queensland Police Service
^Victims of crime assistance Legal Aid Queensland
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