The dependants of a homicide victim can claim compensation for loss of the person’s financial support. A dependant is a spouse, domestic partner, parent or child who was financially dependent on the deceased. 'Domestic partner' for the purpose of such a claim is defined in the Family Relationships Act 1975. One claim is made on behalf of all the dependants by a person suitable to represent them. For example, if a breadwinner is killed, the dependent spouse or domestic partner may claim for his or her loss and that of their children, or if an adult who was supporting his or her elderly parents is killed, one of the parents may bring a claim on behalf of them both.

The person who pays or is responsible to pay for the funeral can claim reimbursement of the cost of the funeral, up to a maximum of $5 000.

The spouse or domestic partner of a homicide victim can also claim compensation of up to $4200 for grief. A parent or parents of a child victim of these offence can also claim up to $3000 for grief.