Victims Rights and Support Regulation 2019

For the purpose of section 26(1)(b) of the Act, the maximum amount prescribed in relation to financial assistance for immediate needs is $5,000.

For the purpose of section 26(1)(c) of the Act, the maximum amount of financial assistance for economic loss suffered by the primary victim of an act of violence or act of modern slavery as a direct result of that act of violence or act of modern slavery is $30,000.

Despite subclause (2), the following limits apply in respect of the following economic loss suffered by the primary victim as a direct result of the act of violence or act of modern slavery—

if the victim can demonstrate actual loss of earnings—$20,000,

if the victim cannot demonstrate actual loss of earnings—$5,000 for out-of-pocket expenses,

the actual medical and dental expenses incurred (other than expenses for which financial assistance for immediate needs is available under section 26 (1) (b) of the Act),

$5,000 for expenses associated with criminal or coronial proceedings relating to the act of violence or act of modern slavery, making statements to police, preparing victim impact statements and similar justice related expenses,

$1,500 for expenses incurred through loss of, or damage to, clothing or other personal effects worn or carried by the primary victim at the time of the act of violence or act of modern slavery.