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Important Update:
The information on this page was correct at the time of writing. However, as of November 18, 2024, the Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal (VOCAT) will be replaced by the new Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS). For the most up-to-date information about these changes and how they may affect you, please visit our dedicated FAS information page.

Introducing the Financial Assistance Scheme: What the Change Means for Victims of Crime

November 15, 2024

On 18 November 2024, the new Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) will commence in Victoria, replacing the previous Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal (VOCAT). The new scheme was conceptualised in 2022 when the Victorian Parliament introduced a Bill to replace VOCAT with a non-judicial model of assistance. The Bill was passed as the Victims of Crime

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