❓ Question asks about appeals to the District Court regarding the interpretation of 'multiple related offences' under the Criminal Injuries Compensation Act 2003. The answer clarifies Section 33(3) relating to compensation for relatives of homicide victims.
AnsweredQoN 2087Legislative Council
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I refer to the
Criminal Injuries Compensation Act 2003
, and ask -
If the Attorney General can advise of any appeals to the District Court on a determination by the Criminal Injuries Compensation Assessor relating to the Assessors’ interpretation of the meaning of ‘multiple related offences’ as referred to in the Act?
Criminal Injuries Compensation Act 2003
, and ask -
If the Attorney General can advise of any appeals to the District Court on a determination by the Criminal Injuries Compensation Assessor relating to the Assessors’ interpretation of the meaning of ‘multiple related offences’ as referred to in the Act?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
17 August 2004
Responded by
Minister for Housing and Works representing the Attorney General
Response time
56 days
Section 33(3) is a new provision, which enables the close relative of two or more homicide victims to receive up to twice the maximum even though the offences occurred at the same time.
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