The By Lawyers Victims Rights and Support NSW publication has been updated to reflect the recent amendments to the Victims Rights and Support Act 2013 and the Victims Rights and Support Regulation 2013, by the Victims Rights and Support Amendment (Statutory Review) Act 2018.

Notable changes include:

• an increase in the initial limit of approved counselling services for family victims from 20 to 22 hours; and
• an increase in the maximum amount payable as financial assistance to family victims for funeral expenses from $8,000 to $9,500.

The Commentary and Retainer Instructions in the By Lawyers guide have been updated accordingly.