The Attorney General issued terms of reference to the Committee in December 1990. The Committee released an Issues Paper in 1991. The Committee transmitted its final report to the Attorney General on 8/9/93.

Issues

1. Introduction
   1. Purpose of Reform
2. Definitions
   1. The victim
   2. The criminal justice system
3. History of Victims' Rights
4. The Law Today
   1. The Australian Position
      1. The ACT Position
      2. State Initiatives
   2. International
5. Issues
   1. The Effect of Crime on Victims
      1. The Relationship Between the Victim and Criminal Justice System
      2. The Police
      3. The Courts
      4. Rape and other sexual assaults
      5. Domestic Violence
      6. Problems of race: Aboriginal and ethnic victims
6. OPTIONS
   1. Victim Impact Statements
   2. Restitution
      1. Restitution is a component of other victim/witness assistance programs.
      2. Restitution is part of a wider victim/offender reconciliation scheme.
      3. Restitution is administered through parole or probation services.
      4. Restitution is administered through Court based employment programs.
   3. Criminal Injuries Compensation
   4. Other Administrative Options