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Evidence Required

Once an application has been lodged with the Tribunal, applicants will receive a letter acknowledging receipt of the application, quoting the Tribunal's reference number and providing instructions on what to do next.

The Tribunal requires that all documentation upon which the applicant intends to rely be filed within 4 months of the date of this letter. The Tribunal must be notified in writing that the application is ready to proceed or the application may be Struck Out.

If more time is required, a request may be made in writing to the Tribunal outlining what material is still outstanding and how long will be required to obtain it. The Tribunal can then extend the period for which all material must be filed.

Evidence Required when claiming assistance for:

  • Physical injury:
The applicant is required to file reports from doctors, dentists, surgeons and / or other health professionals who have been consulted in treating these injuries.

NOTE: If the application discloses that the applicant sought treatment from a public hospital, the Tribunal will request those records directly.
  • Psychological injury:
The applicant is required to submit a report from a qualified psychiatrist or psychologist.  Refer to "Counselling and Assessment" section - see left hand menu.
  • Expenses (e.g. medical, ambulance, clothing or funeral costs):

A Statement of Claim form setting out the details of all payments sought to be made must be completed and accompanied by:

  • accounts and receipts verifying all expenses
  • details of all claims and rebates from Medicare or any other private health insurance organisation. (All medical and health insurers must fully meet their liabilities before the Tribunal will make an order for expenses incurred).

In the Statement of Claim form, applicants must indicate to whom these payments are to be made:

  • if the applicant is seeking reimbursement for expenses (and a receipt is provided), details should be entered in the 'Amounts Payable to Applicant' column
  • if an account remains unpaid, the applicant should enclose the invoice and write the details of the service provider in the 'Amounts Payable Directly to Others' column.
  • Loss of earnings:
The Tribunal will require the 'Loss of Earnings' Claim Form to be completed.
A medical certificate is required from a qualified practitioner outlining that the applicant is unfit for work as a direct result of the act of violence taking place.
Details must be provided of any payments received or payable from Social Security or any other benefits.
If employed:
A statement from the applicant's employer must be attached. This must verify the amount of wages lost, time taken off work, daily earnings lost and gross amounts lost. Details of sick leave taken and payments received must also be included.
If self employed:
Attached must be copies of business records, tax returns and assessments for the previous three years.

Legal practitioners:

In addition to the above, legal practitioners must complete the 'Amounts Payable to Solicitor' section of the Statement of Claim form. This section must set out their claimed costs for legal preparation of the application and also details (including receipts and accounts) for any disbursements to be reimbursed by the Tribunal.

A Statement of Claim is not required for applicants applying for Funeral Expenses Only.

Statement Of Claim forms

The appropriate Statement of Claim form for each victim category is available to be downloaded. Please note that there are also specific forms to be completed where a claim for Loss of Earnings or Dependency is sought.

Practice Directions

Practice Direction No 6 of 2003  - Loss of Earnings Claim - The purpose of this direction is to provide guidance as to the documentation required to be filed in support of a claim for loss of earnings.

Practice Direction No. 7 of 2003  - Dependency Claims - The purpose of this direction is to provide guidance as to the documentation required to be filed in support of a claim for dependency.