Queensland Consolidated Acts

VICTIMS OF CRIME ASSISTANCE ACT 2009 - SECT 36E

36E Requirement to defer decision—motor accident claim made but not finally dealt with

(1) This section applies if—

(a) the person applies for victim assistance in relation to the act of violence; and

(b) a motor accident claim made by the person in relation to the motor vehicle accident has not been finally dealt with.

(2) The government assessor must defer deciding the application until the motor accident claim is finally dealt with.

Note—

However, under section 36F the government assessor must decide the application to the extent it relates to assistance for counselling expenses despite the deferral under this section.