Despite a surge of 4,000 new compensation claims filed last financial year, payouts from Victim Assist Queensland fell by $20 million due to severe staffing shortages and bureaucratic red tape. 

Voice for Victims Foundation chair Ben Cannon joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to warn that traumatised victims and unpaid psychologists face year-long delays, calling for an immediate Medicare-style system to streamline urgent support.

Despite a surge of 4,000 new compensation claims filed last financial year, payouts from Victim Assist Queensland fell by $20 million due to severe staffing shortages and bureaucratic red tape. 
Voice for Victims Foundation chair Ben Cannon joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to warn that traumatised victims and unpaid psychologists face year-long delays, calling for an immediate Medicare-style system to streamline urgent support.

If it's happening in Brisbane, you'll hear about it first on 4BC Breakfast.

If it's happening in Brisbane, you'll hear about it first on 4BC Breakfast.