11Parent, step-parent or guardian of primary victim

#### 11 Parent, step-parent or guardian of primary victim 11 Parent, step-parent or guardian of primary victim > > (1) For the purpose of section 27(1) of the Act, the maximum amount of financial assistance for economic loss suffered by a parent, step-parent or guardian who is caring for a child who is the primary victim of an act of violence or act of modern slavery is $30,000. > > > (2) Despite subclause (1), the following limits apply in respect of particular kinds of economic loss suffered by a parent, step-parent or guardian who is caring for a child who is the primary victim of an act of violence or act of modern slavery— > > > > > (a) if the parent, step-parent or guardian can demonstrate actual loss of earnings because of the need to care for the child as a direct result of the act of violence or act of modern slavery—$20,000, > > > > > (b) if the parent, step-parent or guardian cannot demonstrate actual loss of earnings—$5,000 for out-of-pocket expenses, > > > > > (c) the actual medical and dental expenses of the child (other than expenses for which financial assistance for immediate needs is available for the child under section 26 (1) (b) of the Act), > > > > > (d) $5,000 for expenses associated with criminal or coronial proceedings relating to the act of violence or act of modern slavery, making statements to police, preparing victim impact statements and similar justice related expenses, > > > > > (e) $1,500 for expenses incurred through loss of, or damage to, clothing or other personal effects worn or carried by the primary victim at the time of the act of violence or act of modern slavery. > > **cl 11:** Am 2023 (260), sec 3(2); 2023 No 7, Sch 2.49\[2\].