The Australian victims of overseas terrorism atrocities should receive victim compensation payments just like domestic victims of crime receive.

“We have all seen the horrific impact of terrorism on our citizens abroad and the ongoing horrific effects on their lives and the lives of their families, said Alex Hawke.

“The government recently passed legislation providing payments for any future terrorist events, but not for the events since 11 September 2001.  Sadly, this has left the victims of September 11, the Bali bombings, the London and Jakarta bombings and the Mumbai terrorist attacks with no assistance.

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