If you disagree with the Assessor's decision made in your application for compensation you may appeal to the Victims Compensation Tribunal. Read more about how to lodge a Tribunal appeal, what happens in a callover and how appeal determinations are made.

An applicant can also appeal against a decision of the Director, Victims Services to refuse leave for a late application for statutory compensation.

You can appeal yourself or be represented by a solicitor. The Law Society can provide you with the names of solicitors in your local area who will assist you in the appeal process. The number for the Law Society's Referral Service is (02) 9926 0300 or 1800 422 713 (Toll Free Call outside metropolitan area).

Your solicitor’s fees may be paid by the Tribunal in accordance with the prescribed rate Section 12 Victims Compensation Rule 1997. Your solicitor is not permitted to charge you in excess of the amount payable in accordance with the scale of costs (Section 35(4) & (6) Victims Support and Rehabilitation Act 1996 ) .

After an appeal determination is made by the Tribunal it is possible to appeal that decision to the District Court on a question of law. Appeals to the District Court require the leave of the District Court.