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
