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DismissedNSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (Administrative and Equal Opportunity Division)·

Convicted inmate's eligibility for victims support denied

Case No.

📌 In brief

The NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal decided that a convicted inmate was not eligible for victims support because they could not prove they were seriously and permanently injured as a result of the violent incident.

Topics

victims rightsadministrative reviewconvicted inmate

Provisions

Victims Rights and Support Act 2013Administrative Decisions Review Act 1997Civil and Administrative Tribunal Act 2013Crimes (Administration of Sentences) Act 1999

📚 Full judgment

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⚖️ What tends to weigh in cases like this

✅ Tends to be accepted

  • The applicant was a convicted inmate when the alleged act of violence occurred, making him generally ineligible for victims support.
  • There was no medical evidence to show the applicant was seriously and permanently injured, which is required for special circumstances.
  • The previous decision that found the applicant eligible for counselling was for a different claim and did not mean he was eligible for victims support.

❌ Tends to be rejected

  • The applicant's argument that information leaflets did not state incarcerated persons cannot apply was not accepted as a reason for eligibility.
  • The applicant's claim of ongoing psychological issues was not supported by sufficient evidence to meet the "seriously and permanently injured" threshold.
  • The applicant's request to receive a partial payment of $5,000 and have the rest go towards his debt was not accepted as a basis for eligibility.

Patterns observed in similar cases in this collection — every case is unique.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What was the dispute about?

The dispute was about whether a convicted inmate was eligible for victims support after being sexually assaulted in prison.

Which laws or rules were applied?

The Victims Rights and Support Act 2013 and the Administrative Decisions Review Act 1997 were applied.

Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case?

The decision was against the person who brought the case.

What does this mean for someone in a similar situation?

Someone in a similar situation would need to provide substantial evidence of serious and permanent injury to be eligible for victims support.

What evidence or documents mattered?

The evidence and documents that mattered included case notes and reports from Corrective Services and a Notice of Decision from an Assessor.

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