Youth Justice Minister Addresses Victims' Commissioner

Minister for Youth Justice and Victim Support and Minister for Corrective Services The Honourable Laura Gerber

The Crisafulli Government has thanked Ms Beck O'Connor for her contribution as Queensland's first Victims' Commissioner after she resigned from her appointment, effective 23 September 2025.

Minister for Youth Justice and Victim Support Laura Gerber acknowledged Ms O'Connor's work as the Victims' Commissioner and her efforts to promote the Charter of Victims' Rights, and advocacy on the issues affecting victims.

In her time in the role, Ms O'Connor has raised awareness of victims' rights and ensured victims of crime have had a priority voice at the table.

The Crisafulli Government is committed to putting victims of crime first.

The Office of the Victims' Commissioner is critical to identifying systemic issues relating to victims and promoting and advocating for the rights of victims.

Acting arrangements will be in place to ensure continuity of important work from the Office of the Victims' Commissioner until a new appointment is made.

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