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In Queensland, victims of crime are owed nearly fifty million dollars in restitution, with over thirty-five million dollars outstanding for more than five years. The State Penalties Enforcement Registry handles these debts, with seventy-five percent on payment plans or actively enforced. Criminologist Renee Zahnow highlights challenges in collection due to offenders being in prison, jobless, or hard to track down. SPER officials emphasize enforcement against repeat non-payers and prompt payment to victims. Meanwhile, Victim Assist Queensland supports violent crime victims, with a budget of over four hundred fifty million dollars for these services.

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