VICTIMS OF CRIME ASSISTANCE ACT 2009 - SECT 100
Effect of decision on general application
VICTIMS OF CRIME ASSISTANCE ACT 2009 - SECT 100
Effect of decision on general application
100 Effect of decision on general application
(1) If the government assessor decides to grant the person assistance under
the general application—
(a) the amount paid in interim assistance must be
deducted from the assistance otherwise payable to the person; and
(b) if the
amount paid in interim assistance is more than the assistance payable in
relation to the general application—the person must refund the excess amount
paid to the State.
(2) If the government assessor refuses the person’s
general application for assistance, the person must refund the amount paid in
interim assistance to the State.
(3) An amount that is refundable under this
section is a debt owed to the State by the person.