Resources library

Browse the Knowmore resources library for reports, fact sheets, guides, infographics, submissions and videos.

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Legal information

Accessing records: How do I access information the government holds about me?

The steps to requesting information and records government organisations hold on you.

About the NRS

What to do if you are disappointed with your National Redress Scheme offer

knowmore can help you consider your options if you have received an offer from the National Redress Scheme. This includes accepting or declining the offer, requesting a review or applying to have the decision revoked.

Making institutions safer

Submission on Queensland’s Youth Justice and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2021

knowmore's submission to the Qld Legal Affairs and Safety Committee on proposed youth justice reforms (March 2021).

Making institutions safer

Submission on Tasmania’s Child Safe Organisations Bill 2020

knowmore’s submission to the Tasmanian Department of Justice on proposed laws to ensure organisations engaged in child-related work prevent and respond to child sexual abuse (March 2021).

Criminal justice advocacy

Submission on the New South Wales Law Reform Commission’s Open Justice Review consultation paper

knowmore's submission to the NSW Law Reform Commission’s Open Justice Review into court and tribunal information in response to its December 2020 consultation paper (February 2021).

Making institutions safer

Submission on New South Wales’s draft Children’s Guardian Amendment (Child Safe Scheme) Bill 2021

knowmore’s submission to the NSW Office of the Children’s Guardian on proposed laws to introduce Child Safe Standards as recommended by the Royal Commission (February 2021).

Making institutions safer

Submission on the Green Bill to establish a reportable conduct scheme in Western Australia

knowmore’s submission to the Ombudsman WA on proposed laws to require institutions to report certain conduct by employees to the Ombudsman (January 2021).

NRS advocacy

Submission on a new governance standard to require charities to join the National Redress Scheme

knowmore’s submission to Treasury on proposed reforms to require registered charities to take all reasonable steps to participate in the NRS (January 2021).

Criminal justice advocacy

Submission on improving the response of the justice system to sexual offences

knowmore’s submission to the Vic Law Reform Commission’s inquiry Improving the Response of the Justice System to Sexual Offences (December 2020).

About knowmore

Redress support services mini-site

A secure mini-site filled with resources to help redress support services navigate the National Redress Scheme application process, including a community board where members can post questions and discuss issues.