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Victims Rights and Support Act 2013
26Composition of support—primary victims
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#### 26 Composition of support—primary victims
26 Composition of support—primary victims
> > (1) The support under the Scheme for which a primary victim of an act of violence or act of modern slavery is eligible comprises the following—
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> > > (a) approved counselling services with respect to that act of violence or act of modern slavery,
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> > > (b) financial assistance for immediate needs up to a maximum amount in total prescribed by the regulations to cover expenses for treatment or other measures that need to be taken urgently, as a direct result of that act of violence or act of modern slavery, to secure the victim’s safety, health or well being,
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> > > (c) financial assistance of up to a maximum amount in total prescribed by the regulations for the economic loss suffered by the primary victim as a direct result of that act of violence or act of modern slavery of a kind described in the regulations,
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> > > (d) if a recognition payment is payable under this Part in respect of the act of violence or act of modern slavery—that recognition payment.
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> > (2) Financial assistance for which a primary victim of an act of violence or act of modern slavery is eligible is reduced by the total amount paid or approved for payment to the victim’s parent, step-parent or guardian under section 27 in respect of that act of violence or act of modern slavery.
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> **s 26:** Am 2018 No 30, Sch 5.7\[5A\].