How to Apply for Bondi Beach Terror Attack Compensation
Summary
The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) and Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) published guidance on 15 December 2025 for British and eligible citizens affected by the terrorist attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia on 14 December 2025. The guidance directs victims to the Victims of Overseas Terrorism Compensation Scheme 2012 and provides contact details for the CICA helpline.
What changed
The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) and Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) published guidance on 15 December 2025 providing information on applying for compensation under the Victims of Overseas Terrorism Compensation Scheme 2012 for those affected by the Bondi Beach terrorist attack on 14 December 2025.
Eligible applicants include British, EU, EEA or Swiss citizens ordinarily resident in the UK, members of the UK armed forces, or close relatives of persons in these categories. The guidance provides helpline numbers and notes that free independent advice is available. Victims do not need a solicitor or claims management company to apply.
What to do next
- Apply for compensation through the Victims of Overseas Terrorism Compensation Scheme 2012 if eligible
- Contact CICA helpline on 0300 003 3601 (UK) or +44 (0)203 684 2517 (outside UK) for assistance
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Compensation: Bondi Beach terror attack
How to apply for compensation if you were a victim of the terrorist attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia on 14 December 2025.
From: Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority and Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Published 15 December 2025
We offer our sympathy to all those who have been affected by this horrific attack.
You can apply to the Victims of Overseas Terrorism Compensation Scheme 2012 if you were injured or bereaved by the incident and you are a British, EU, EEA or Swiss citizen who was ordinarily resident in the UK, a member of the UK armed forces, or a close relative or family member of someone in one of these categories.
Other criteria also apply. Our guide to the Scheme has more information on eligibility.
Information on how to apply can be found online.
If you need help applying, you can call CICA on:
0300 003 3601 (from the UK)
+44 (0)203 684 2517 (outside the UK)
Our helpline is open 8.30am to 3pm Monday to Friday.
You do not need a solicitor or claims management company to apply for compensation. You can find free independent advice depending on whether you live in England and Wales or Scotland, or other charitable organisations.
British and non-British nationals may be able to receive other support
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