- Victims of crime reference group has direct line to State’s top law officer
- Group has been expanded to include more diverse voices
The State’s highest-level advocacy group for victims of crime has been refreshed with new members, making this group the most diverse mix of people, cultural backgrounds and victim experiences so far assembled.
The new members were appointed following a public advertising period, with all members appointed for a two-year term.
The Attorney General’s Victims of Crime Reference Group was established to influence policy, programs and services for victims of crime and to identify emerging risks and issues relating to victims.
The group reports to Attorney General John Quigley through the Commissioner for Victims of Crime Kati Kraszlan and community co-Chair and victims’advocate Kirsty Pratt.
Joining existing members Kate Taylor and Justin Kickettare TammyEckersley, Abigail Gregorio, Jennifer Stack,Lucasz Krzyzowski and Enza Raco.
The reference group has been chosen to represent victim-survivors of different types ofseriouscrime, culturally and linguistically diverse and Aboriginal communities, the LGBTQIA+ community, as well as those living with disability.
As stated by Attorney General John Quigley:
“I reconvened this group in 2020 as part of the Government’s ongoing commitment to victims of crime.
“My intention was to make the panel an effective voice for those who have been unfortunate enough to be affected by particularly serious crimes.
“The State Cabinet has since agreed to increase and diversify the membership to help ensure the Government continues considering the needs, concerns and ideas of crime victims.
“I would like to thank all members for contributing their time, energy and enthusiasm, to this important initiative, particularly those who have overcome significant personal trauma to do so.”
