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In accordance with section 104Y of the Corrections Act 1986 notice is given that an award of damages has been made to former prisoner Heydon Cockerall in a claim against the State of Victoria.

In accordance with section 104Y of the Corrections Act 1986 notice is given that an award of damages has been made to former prisoner Shane Seater in a claim against the State of Victoria.

In accordance with section 104Y of the Corrections Act 1986 notice is given that an award of damages has been made to prisoner Kailee Mitz in a claim against the State of Victoria.

Immediate support is available to assist Victorians affected by the Hunter Valley bus crash that occurred on 11 June 2023.

In accordance with section 104Y of the Corrections Act 1986 notice is given that an award of damages has been made to former prisoner Iain Hyslop in a claim against the State of Victoria.

In accordance with section 104Y of the Corrections Act 1986 notice is given that an award of damages has been made to former prisoner Malik Dahab in a claim against the State of Victoria.

In accordance with section 104Y of the Corrections Act 1986 notice is given that an award of damages has been made to prisoner Mark Natoli in a claim against the State of Victoria.

In accordance with section 104Y of the Corrections Act 1986 notice is given that an award of damages has been made to prisoner Jedidiah Main in a claim against the State of Victoria.

In accordance with section 104Y of the Corrections Act 1986 notice is given that an award of damages has been made to former prisoner David Horin in a claim against the State of Victoria.

In accordance with section 104Y of the Corrections Act 1986 notice is given that an award of damages has been made to former prisoner Nathan Bennett in a claim against the State of Victoria.

In accordance with section 104Y of the Corrections Act 1986 notice is given that an award of damages has been made to former prisoner Leslie Harvey in a claim against the State of Victoria.

In accordance with section 104Y of the Corrections Act 1986 notice is given that an award of damages has been made to prisoner Wonyarna Edwards in a claim against the State of Victoria.

In accordance with section 104Y of the Corrections Act 1986 notice is given that an award of damages has been made to former prisoner Aaron De Sensi in a claim against the State of Victoria.

In accordance with section 104Y of the Corrections Act 1986 notice is given that an award of damages has been made to former prisoner Benjamin Dunn in a claim against the State of Victoria.

In 2024, the Financial Assistance Scheme will replace the Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal (VOCAT).

This Framework outlines Victim Services, Support and Reform’s response to critical incidents caused by criminal acts and describes the types of services victims will receive to manage the impacts of crime and to assist in their recovery process.

Examines Victoria’s victim support system and proposes a program of reform to improve the service response.

The Magistrates Court of Victoria is changing the way that it operates in response to the COVID-19 virus.

The laws regarding how information is shared about perpetrators, victims or third parties involved in family violence have changed.