| For representatives authorised by law | For representatives authorised by victim |
|---|---|
Must provide the FAS with evidence of their legal authority to act, such as a copy of any guardianship or administration orders made by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, a copy of power of attorney documents or a child victim’s birth certificate.
| Must provide legal authority to act, such as client authorisation form for lawyers or other professionals or signed consent from the victim. Must ensure that their appointment is within the terms of their legal arrangement. |
| Cannot change the Authorised Representative arrangements unless the legal basis for their authority is first amended (such as power of attorney arrangements, or terms of court orders). | The victim can change the Authorised Representative arrangements at any time. |
| If the victim and the Authorised Representative disagree on an issue in the application, the FAS must follow the instructions of the Authorised Representative. | If the victim and the Authorised Representative disagree on an issue in the application, the FAS must follow the instructions of the victim. |
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