Victims of crime sought to refresh high-level advisory group

Attorney General John Quigley has called for victim-survivors of crime to lend their important voice to the work being done by the Victims of Crime Reference Group.
  • Victim-survivor reference group seeks new members
  • High-level group advises the Attorney General on victims' issues
  • Group helps advocate for an improved experience for victims in justice system

Attorney General John Quigley has called for victim-survivors of crime to lend their important voice to the work being done by the Victims of Crime Reference Group.  

The high-level advocacy group, reconstituted more than two years ago to advise the State's top law officer on victims' issues, is seeking new members.  

The group was established to influence policy, programs and services for victims of crime and identify emerging risks and issues.  

Commissioner for Victims of Crime, Kati Kraszlan, co-chairs the group which has been looking at ways justice-related agencies can improve outcomes and reduce harm to victims.  

Work has included contributing to the draft Victims of Crime Strategy, designed to be a blueprint for how victims of crime are treated across government.  

The group has also endorsed improvements to the Victims of Crime Act 1994, including widening the definition of 'victim'.  

Senior figures from key government agencies such as the Western Australia Police Force and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions provide their expertise to the group.  

An online application form and more information is available at: https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/department-of-justice/commissioner-victims-of-crime  

Applications close on Friday 16 June.  

Comments attributed to Attorney General John Quigley:  

"This State Government continues to demonstrate its commitment to supporting all victims of crime.  

"I re-established this group to ensure the voices of victims of crime were heard and they have already given valuable feedback on key issues.  

"After 14 months of dedicated community service some of the current reference group members have moved on to other roles and I would like to thank them for their contribution."  

Attorney General's office - 6552 6800


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