Queensland investigates potential fraud in Victim Assist as scheme payouts near $244 million
Youth justice minister won't rule out tightening criteria; advocate says changes should not require police reports for all matters
The Queensland government is investigating potential fraud in Victim Assist Queensland, its scheme that pays for expenses linked to recovering from crime, after outlays reached almost $244 million in the last financial year, and youth justice minister Laura Gerber has not ruled out tightening the scheme's criteria.