National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse

National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse (Commonwealth Powers) Bill 2018

This bill enables Queensland to participate in the National Redress Scheme for people who experienced institutional child sexual abuse as children. The scheme was established in response to the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. The Queensland Government committed $500 million in redress payments for abuse that occurred in its institutions.