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VICTIMS OF CRIME ASSISTANCE ACT 2006 (NO 15 OF 2006) - SECT 38

Award to primary victim

    (1)     The maximum financial assistance that may be awarded to a primary victim of a violent act is $40 000, even if the victim's financial loss and the standard amount for the victim's compensable injuries exceed $40 000.

    (2)     The maximum financial assistance that may be awarded to a primary victim for financial loss described in section 10(5) is $10 000, less any amount paid as an immediate payment, even if the victim's financial loss exceeds $10 000.

    (3)     The assessor may award a primary victim financial assistance for one or more compensable injuries only if the total of the standard amount for the injury or injuries is at least $7 500.



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