Offenders to Pay for Victims’ Services
Source: ACT. Attorney General. Media Release
"The Attorney General, Simon Corbell, introduced the Victims of Crime Amendment Bill 2007 into the ACT Legislative Assembly. “The Bill introduces a $10 levy on all offences where a court fine is imposed. The revenue raised via this levy will fund improved services for victims of crime in the ACT,” Mr Corbell said. Corresponding to this levy, the Department of Territory and Municipal Services (TAMS) will also increase all traffic infringement penalty amounts by $10. Neither amount will apply to parking offences. The revenue from these new measures will be used specifically to fund enhanced services for victims of crime. "