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Clause type: Refusal
On 1 December 2009 Victim Assist Queensland commenced operation. Therefore, it is no longer possible to lodge ex gratia applications to the Department of Justice and Attorney-General (JAG) or file an originating application in relation to criminal injuries compensation. Legal aid can no longer consider applications for these matters unless your client lodged an ex gratia application directly with JAG by Monday 30 November 2009 or filed an originating application by Friday 29 January 2010. Your client may be entitled to financial assistance from Victim Assist Queensland. For further information please contact Victim Assist Queensland on 1300 546 587.
On 1 December 2009 Victim Assist Queensland commenced operation. Therefore, it is no longer possible to lodge ex gratia applications to the Department of Justice and Attorney-General (JAG) or file an originating application in relation to criminal injuries compensation. Legal aid can no longer consider applications for these matters unless you lodged an ex gratia application directly with JAG by Monday 30 November 2009 or filed an originating application by Friday 29 January 2010. You may be entitled to financial assistance from Victim Assist Queensland. For further information please contact Victim Assist Queensland on 1300 546 587.