sec.36HMaking of victim assistance application not affected by application for approval to participate in scheme

### sec.36H Making of victim assistance application not affected by application for approval to participate in scheme The primary victim may apply for victim assistance in relation to the act of violence whether or not— an NIISQ application has been made in relation to the injury suffered by the primary victim as a direct result of the act of violence; or if an NIISQ application has been made—the application has been decided by the agency under the NIISQ Act . However, under section 86 the amount of victim assistance that would otherwise be payable to an applicant is reduced by the amount of a relevant payment the applicant has received or will receive. An amount payable under the NIISQ Act is a relevant payment—see schedule 3 , definition relevant payment . s 36H ins 2017 No. 8 s 33 - (a) an NIISQ application has been made in relation to the injury suffered by the primary victim as a direct result of the act of violence; or - (b) if an NIISQ application has been made—the application has been decided by the agency under the NIISQ Act .