Northern Territory Numbered Acts Northern Territory Numbered Acts(1) The assessor may reduce an award after taking any of the following matters into account:
(a) if the applicant is a primary victim or secondary victim of a violent act – any behaviour (including past criminal activity), condition, attitude or disposition of the victim that directly or indirectly contributed to the injury or financial loss;
(b) whether the applicant participated in the violent act, encouraged another person to commit the violent act or gave assistance to the offender;
(c) whether the applicant failed to take reasonable steps to mitigate the extent of the injury or financial loss, such as seeking appropriate medical advice or treatment or obtaining counselling, as soon as practicable after the violent act occurred;
(d) whether the award is likely to benefit the offender because of a relationship or connection between the applicant and offender;
(e) any other matters the assessor is satisfied justify the reduction.
(2) The reduction must be of an amount the assessor considers reasonable in the circumstances.