Changes to the Victims of Crime Assistance Act 1996
The Justice Legislation Amendment (Victims) Act 2018 has brought about the below changes to the Victims of Crime Assistance Act 1996:
Guidelines 1 and 2 of 2018
The Chief Magistrate has issued two new Guidelines for 2018:
Guideline 1 of 2018 relating to legal costs
Guideline 2 of 2018 relating to the preparation of reports and provision of counselling services
VLRC Review into the Victims of Crime Assistance Act 1996
UPDATE (19/9/2018)
The Victorian Law Reform Commission (VLRC) tabled its completed report to Parliament on 19 September 2018.
Safety Related Expenses
For all safety related expenses that require installation such as security camera systems and alarms, there is a requirement pursuant to the Private Security Act 2004 for installers of these devices to be appropriately registered.
Information to provide to the Tribunal
Reporting to Police / Character and behaviour of the Applicant
Bourke Street Tragedy
The Victims Support Agency (VSA) can help connect you to the most relevant agency for the type of assistance you are seeking. The Tribunal encourages you to contact the VSA on 1800 819 817, which operates 7 days per week between 8am to 11pm.
2015-16 Annual Report Tabled
The Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal Annual Report 2015-16 has been tabled.
Removal of Statutory Declaration Requirement
An application for financial assistance can now be verified without a statutory declaration making it easier for applications to be filed online
