I give notice that, on the next day of meeting, I will move —
That this House —
(1) recognises that people who become a victim of crime due to the murder of a loved family member or friend —
(a) suffer ongoing trauma that requires continued access to mental health counselling;
(b) should not be required to participate in ongoing psychological testing to substantiate their claims;
(c) should receive access to support services, including counselling, that is comprehensive and is not curtailed suddenly and/or unexpectedly;
(2) endorses the improved resourcing and administration of victim support services such that they may —
(a) provide ongoing support to victims of crime and their families in a timely manner, with minimal wait lists; and
(b) be effectively staffed and funded in order to ensure that they are genuinely responsive and practically meet the needs of victims of crime and their families.
