Budget guarantees ongoing legal help for survivors of child sexual abuse
The Government’s decision to provide further funding for Knowmore means the legal needs of survivors of child sexual abuse
Western Australia – Limitation period to go for child abuse victims
Laws to remove limitation periods for victims of child sexual abuse to take civil action against perpetrators and institutions will be enacted by a re-elected Liberal National Government, Premier Colin Barnett said today.
2016 ALA Civil Justice Award
An organisation working day in and day out to provide independent, free legal advice and assistance to people who were victims of institutional child sexual abuse has been presented with the Australian Lawyers Alliance (ALA) 2016 Civil Justice Award.
ABC Radio Interview – Child Sexual Abuse Deadline
Today is the last day if you're wanting to tell your story to the Royal Commission into child sexual abuse.
Queensland to scrap age limits on child sex abuse victims lawsuits
he Queensland premier, Annastacia Palaszczuk, has announced her government plans to scrap age limits on lawsuits for victims of child sexual abuse.
Statute of limitations changes – what next for abuse survivors?
A milestone yesterday for survivors of institutional sex abuse in Queensland.
Time limits on legal claims by child sex abuse victims to be removed in Queensland
Joint statement from Premier and Minister for the Arts, The Honourable Annastacia Palaszczuk and Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister for Training and Skills, The Honourable Yvette D'Ath.
News Item – The Guardian, Australia
Read the article: Queensland to scrap age limits on child sex abuse victims' lawsuits.
Royal Commission into the Child Protection and Youth Detention Systems of the Northern Territory
Royal Commission into the Child Protection and Youth Detention Systems of the Northern Territory
Knowmore welcomes funding extension for Royal Commission
Knowmore legal service today welcomed news that the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse funding would be extended as a relief for survivors and others waiting to have their stories heard.
Knowmore providing innovative legal help – now with a Perth office
Knowmore legal service will today officially launch its Perth office. The Perth office will be opened by MP Steve Irons.
Victorian Aboriginal Forum on Royal Commission a chance to deliver culturally appropriate information
Knowmore legal service is taking part in an important Victorian Koori-specific forum on the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, in partnership with the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service.