The Minister will choose a redress officer who meets certain criteria. You can think of a redress officer as someone who helps people who have been abused in care. The Minister must pick someone who is a retired Judge, a King’s Counsel, or a lawyer with at least 7 years of experience. The redress officer must also have knowledge of the criminal justice system and the findings of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the care of faith-based institutions. You can find more information about the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the care of faith-based institutions, but for now, just know it's an important part of understanding what the redress officer needs to know. The redress officer needs to be able to make fair decisions and work well with people who have been abused. The redress officer must be able to understand how crime affects victims, as explained in the Victims’ Rights Act 2002. This means the redress officer needs to be sensitive to the needs of victims and understand how they have been impacted. The Minister's choice of redress officer is an important part of the proposed Redress System for Abuse in Care Bill.