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Duncan Murray

Victims advocate to hold government agencies to account

Newly appointed Victims of Crime Commissioner Hannah Damkar says hope trumps hatred. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

Among the things families of murder victims fear is not being listened to and another person being harmed, according to NSW Premier Chris Minns.

To ensure victims of crimes and their families aren't being ignored by a faceless system, a new victims' advocacy role will provide independent support and oversight and hold government agencies to account.

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