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Legal Advocacy Expenses

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Police and prosecutors act for the state, not for you. This benefit funds your own independent lawyer to explain the process, protect your rights as a witness, prepare victim impact statements, apply to Victims Services or an equivalent scheme, and pursue civil compensation from an offender or third party.

What is covered

  • Independent legal advice from an Australian legal practitioner
  • Preparation of victim impact statements and witness support
  • Applications for intervention, apprehended violence or protection orders
  • Victims Services, Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal and similar scheme applications
  • Civil claims for damages against an offender or third party (including disbursements)
  • Attendance at committal hearings, trials and sentencing

What is not covered

  • Legal costs awarded against you
  • Defending criminal charges brought against you
  • Family law proceedings not directly connected to the incident

Full terms, conditions and exclusions are in the Product Disclosure Statement.

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