ARD v Victims Compensation Fund Corporation [2014] NSWCATAD 153

ARD v Victims Compensation Fund Corporation [2014] NSWCATAD 153

ARD did not establish, on the balance of probabilities, that she was the victim of an act of violence by NSW Police officers during the relevant period; evidence was vague, contradictory, and insufficiently cogent to meet the statutory standard for compensation.

Parties
Appellant: ARD; Respondent: Victims Compensation Fund Corporation
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
25 September 2014
Procedural Posture
Appeal From Compensation Assessor Decision / Final Determination After Hearing
Outcome
Decision of compensation assessor affirmed; costs awarded to ARD.
Legal Topics
Statutory Interpretation, Balance of Probabilities, Act of Violence, Compensable Injury, Costs
Administrative Law Victims Compensation Statutory Interpretation Balance of Probabilities Act of Violence Compensable Injury Costs

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Parties

ARD

Appellant

Victims Compensation Fund Corporation

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal From Compensation Assessor Decision / Final Determination After Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether ARD is a primary victim of an act of violence under the Victims Support and Rehabilitation Act 1996
  2. 2 Whether the evidence satisfies the balance of probabilities standard for an act of violence
  3. 3 Whether further evidence should be admitted

Ratio Decidendi

ARD did not establish, on the balance of probabilities, that she was the victim of an act of violence by NSW Police officers during the relevant period; evidence was vague, contradictory, and insufficiently cogent to meet the statutory standard for compensation.

Court Disposition

Decision of compensation assessor affirmed; costs awarded to ARD.

Orders

  • Pursuant to section 38(5)(a) of the Victims Support and Rehabilitation Act 1996, affirm the decision of the compensation assessor.
  • Pursuant to section 35(1) of the Victims Support and Rehabilitation Act 1996, make an award of costs in the sum of $1,500.00 plus GST if applicable in accordance with Clause 5.6 of the ADT Guideline of 23 September 2013.