Queensland, Australia experienced a 13% increase in crime victims in 2022, with 300,000 victims, prompting the appointment of Rebecca O'Connor as the state's first Victims'

Queensland, Australia has been named the country's crime capital by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, with nearly 300,000 victims in 2022, experiencing break-ins, thefts, and assaults, leading to a 13% increase in crime victims compared to the previous year. In response, the government appointed Rebecca O'Connor as the state's first Victims' Commissioner with a $18m budget, and an additional $2.97m for supporting the commissioner's functions.

June 30, 2024
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