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New laws about the National Redress Scheme have recently started

New laws about the National Redress Scheme have recently started, and Knowmore's free financial counselling and legal services can provide more information.

Legal support services to help survivors of institutional child sexual abuse access redress

Survivors of institutional child sexual abuse will have access to legal support services to help them access redress under the Commonwealth Redress Scheme.

Ongoing Support for Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse

The National Association of Community Legal Centres (NACLC) has today welcomed the announcement by the Federal Government that Knowmore will be provided with ongoing funding to support survivors of institutional child sexual abuse access redress under the Commonwealth Redress Scheme.

Legislation introduced for the Commonwealth Redress Scheme

The Turnbull Government today took an historic and critical step towards providing justice to survivors of child sexual abuse in institutional settings.

Commonwealth Redress Scheme for Survivors of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse

The Turnbull Government’s redress scheme for survivors of child sexual abuse in institutional settings is planned to commence in 2018.

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.

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.

Child abuse survivors cautious about preparedness to re-open compensation claims

Victims of child sexual abuse at the hands of Christian Brothers across Australia are being invited to approach the church for extra compensation and or lifelong counselling.