South Australian Current Acts South Australian Current Acts16—Commissioner for Victims' Rights
(1) The Governor may
appoint a suitable person to be the Commissioner for Victims' Rights.
(2) The person
appointed as the Commissioner must not be a member of the Public Service.
(3) The Commissioner
has the following functions:
(a) to
marshal available government resources so they can be applied for the benefit
of victims in the most efficient and effective way;
(b) to
assist victims in their dealings with prosecution authorities and other
government agencies;
(c) to
monitor and review the effect of the law and of court practices and procedures
on victims;
(d) to
carry out other functions related to the objects of this Act assigned by the
Attorney-General;
(e) if
another Act authorises or requires the Commissioner to make submissions in any
proceedings—to make such submissions (either personally or through
counsel);
(f) to
carry out any other functions assigned under other Acts.
(4) The Commissioner
is a member ex officio of the advisory committee.
(5) The Commissioner
is to be appointed on conditions determined by the Governor and for a term,
not exceeding 5 years, specified in the instrument of appointment.
(6) At the expiration
of a term of office, the Commissioner will be eligible for re-appointment.
(7) The Governor may
terminate the Commissioner's appointment if the Commissioner—
(a) is
guilty of misbehaviour; or
(b)
becomes physically or mentally incapable of carrying out official duties
satisfactorily; or
(c)
becomes bankrupt or applies to take the benefit of a law for the relief of
bankrupt or insolvent debtors; or
(d) is
absent, without leave of the Attorney-General, for
14 consecutive days, or for 28 days in any period of
12 months.
(8) Except as provided
in subsection (7), the Commissioner's appointment cannot be terminated.