Victim Assist Queensland

Victim Assist Queensland
Agency overview
Formed	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. 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.

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