National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse (Commonwealth Powers) Bill 2018
Bill Journey
Introduced12 June 2018
Became Act 21 of 201828 Sept 2018
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Plain English Summary
Overview
This bill enables Queensland to participate in the national redress scheme for survivors of institutional child sexual abuse, following recommendations from the Royal Commission. It allows survivors to receive monetary payments, counselling, and acknowledgment from institutions without going to court.
Who it affects
Survivors of child sexual abuse in Queensland Government institutions can now apply for redress through a single national scheme. The Queensland Government committed $500 million to fund redress payments.
Key changes
- Queensland adopts the Commonwealth's National Redress Scheme, enabling survivors to apply through a single national process
- Department of Child Safety, Youth and Women becomes the central contact point for coordinating information requests
- Queensland Government agencies can share information with the national scheme operator to process applications
- Redress payments will not reduce any victim assistance payments under Queensland law