Western Australian Current Acts

CRIMINAL INJURIES COMPENSATION ACT 2003 - SECT 10

10 .         Death of person entitled to compensation ends entitlement

        (1)         Any entitlement of a victim to compensation under this Act ceases on the death of the victim.

        (2)         Any entitlement of a close relative of a deceased victim to compensation under this Act ceases on the death of the close relative.

        (3)         Subsections (1) and (2) apply even if —

            (a)         a compensation application is made by or on behalf of a victim or a close relative of a deceased victim before the death of the victim or close relative; or

            (b)         a compensation award in favour of a victim or a close relative of a deceased victim is made after and in ignorance of the death of the victim or close relative.