s 161
In forceDeciding application for assistance etc.
Chapter 6Repeal and transitional provisions
Part 2Transitional provisions
Division 3Applications that could have been made to the State
Subdivision 1Applications by persons other than dependants or family members
161 Deciding application for assistance etc.
(1)
For applying section 160 and chapter 3 to the application for assistance—
(a)
the previous prescribed offence is taken to be an act of violence committed after the commencement; and
(b)
the person is taken to be the primary victim of the act of violence.
(2)
Deciding an application for assistance under this subdivision is subject to division 5.
Note—
Division 5 provides for how a series of related offences must be treated.
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