📜 Criminal Injuries Compensation Amendment Bill 1997
Reinstated to the stage reached in the previous SessionLA22 October 1997Private Member
This bill amends the Criminal Injuries Compensation Act 1985 to increase the maximum compensation amount and allow for higher aggregate compensation when multiple people are injured in the same offense. It also allows for reassessment of applications determined after 1 July 1997.
Impact
Victims of crime in Western Australia will be affected, as the bill increases the potential compensation they can receive. This matters because it provides greater financial support to those who have suffered injuries or losses due to criminal activity.
Key Changes
["Increases the maximum compensation amount from $15,000 to $75,000.", "Allows for higher aggregate compensation for multiple victims of the same offense.", "Provides for reassessment of applications determined after 1 July 1997."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LA IntroducedLA22 Oct 1997
- LA Second Reading MovedLA22 Oct 1997
Affected Sectors
justice
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