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Sexual Assault - Frequently Asked Questions

Injury

What compensable injuries can I claim from the Schedule of Injuries?

Can a child claim?

How much compensation may be awarded for the compensable injury of Sexual Assault?

What is Category 1: Sexual Assault?

What is Category 2: Sexual Assault?

What is Category 3: Sexual Assault?

Can I write to you and state what category of the injury I think should be awarded?

Medical evidence

Should I provide medical evidence in support of the compensable injury of Sexual Assault?

Can my counsellor write a report for my claim for the compensable injury of Sexual Assault?

If I am claiming the compensable injury of Sexual Assault, do I have to see an Authorised Report Writer?

What evidence do I need to provide if I am claiming other injuries in the Schedule of Injuries?


The Award

How does the compensation assessor decide how much to award?


The offender and privacy

Will my privacy be protected?

Is the offender told about the application for compensation?

Will the offender have to pay?

Further Information

For more information about sexual assault please visit the Victims of Crime website












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The information contained on this page is not legal advice. If you have a legal problem you should talk to a lawyer before making a decision about what to do. The information on this page is written for people resident in, or affected by, the laws of New South Wales, Australia only.

most recently updated 11 August 2003