Victims of Crime (Financial Assistance) Act 2016
9Meaning of injury
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9 Meaning of injury injury— (a) means any of the following: (i) physical injury;
Important concepts Part 2 (ii) mental illness; (iii) mental disorder; and (b) includes— (i) the aggravation, acceleration or recurrence of a physical injury, mental illness or mental disorder; or (ii) the contraction, aggravation, acceleration or recurrence of a disease; and (c) if the injury occurs in the course of, or as a result of, a sexual offence or family violence offence includes— (i) unplanned pregnancy; or (ii) a sense of violation; or (iii) a reduced sense of self-worth; or (iv) increased fear or feelings of insecurity; or (v) reduced capacity to participate in sexual activity. family violence offence means a schedule 1 offence for which the victim of the offence is a relevant person.