Tag: compensation
Legal information
Can I get compensation? Australian Capital Territory
If you have been injured in a violent act, including if you survived childhood sexual abuse, you may be able to get compensation in the ACT.
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How knowmore can help
knowmore can help you consider your options about compensation, redress and other legal issues.
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Civil claim or National Redress Scheme poster
A flowchart to help you choose between a civil claim and National Redress Scheme claim.
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Civil claim or National Redress Scheme
The key differences between a civil claim and National Redress Scheme claim and what questions to ask to help come to a decision
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About the National Redress Scheme – for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Information about the National Redress Scheme, who can apply and how knowmore can help, written to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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.
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Applying for redress for people in jail and people with serious criminal convictions
A fact sheet detailing under what circumstances a person in jail can apply for a redress payment.
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My story: Survivor Debbie McFarlane
Survivor Debbie McFarlane tells her story about applying for redress through the National Redress Scheme.
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My story: Survivor Colleen Kelly
Colleen Kelly tells her story as a “joyous survivor” of institutional sexual abuse. Colleen pursued a civil claim for damages arising from her abuse.
Civil litigation advocacy
Submission on civil litigation recommendations and the duty of institutions in Western Australia
knowmore's submission to the WA Department of Justice on how the Royal Commission’s civil litigation reforms could operate in WA (March 2019).