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Victims of Crime Financial Assistance Scheme Guidelines

Posted on 25 May 2026

The Victims of Crime Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) guidelines have been updated to address some of the feedback received since FAS commencement, effective 25 May 2026. Access the guidelines here.

The guidelines will be updated next on 30 June 2026 to include indexed amounts for the 2026-27 financial year relating to the statutory caps in the Victims of Crime (Financial Assistance Scheme) Act 2022, as well as any indexation applicable to other standard amounts set out in the guidelines.