Victims of Crime Compensation Fund Act (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill, 2026
A Bill for an Act to Repeal the Victims of Crime Compensation Fund Act and Enact the Victims of Crime Compensation Fund Act to Make Comprehensive Provision for the Sector and for Related Matters
In plain terms
This bill updates the existing law governing the Victims of Crime Compensation Fund. It sets out who is in charge, how the work is funded, and what powers apply. (Demonstration summary.)
Legislative journey
Gazetted
Wednesday, 22 April 2026 · passed
First Reading
Wednesday, 20 May 2026 · passed
Second Reading
Wednesday, 3 June 2026 · passed
Referred to Committee
Wednesday, 10 June 2026 · referred
Public Hearing
Wednesday, 17 June 2026 · passed
Committee Report Laid
Tuesday, 30 June 2026
Committee of the Whole
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Third Reading
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Senate Concurrence
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Clean Copy Transmitted
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Presidential Assent
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Act of the National Assembly
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Co-sponsors (4)
Public hearings
Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Public Hearing on the Victims of Crime Compensation Fund Act (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill, 2026
Committee Room 1, House of Representatives
Public engagement
2 published submissions
2 support · 0 oppose · 0 comment
Have your say on this bill
- Victoria U.Abiasupport
Good initiative. Please include rural areas explicitly in the implementation plan.
- Nkechi D.Riverssupport
I support this bill, but please make sure the funding is ring-fenced so it actually reaches the people.