Notes on the guidelines – simplified grants assessment process

These notes on the guidelines provide assistance in interpreting and applying guidelines in the VLA Handbook for lawyers and in using the simplified grants process:

• Simplified grants process – notes on VLA guidelines (docx, 239.6 KB) – this document provides guidance on:
  • summary crime
  • indictable crime
  • proceedings under the Family Violence Protection Act 2008
  • proceedings under the Personal Safety Intervention Orders Act 2010
  • documentary proof of income and assets
  • disbursements, and
  • the simplified grants process.
• Notes on the Commonwealth family law and child support guidelines
• Notes on the guidelines – state family guidelines
• Simplified grants process: notes on guidelines for VOCAT matters (doc, 259.5 KB).

The notes on the guidelines should be read in conjunction with the guidelines in the VLA Handbook for lawyers. Practitioners must make recommendations that are consistent with these notes.

See also: Section 29A panel practitioner manual.