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.
Congratulations to Principal Lawyer Prue Gregory – 2017 NSW Justice Medal Award winner
Prue Gregory, a community lawyer providing free legal assistance for people who have experienced child abuse, has been awarded the 2017 Justice Medal at the Justice Awards hosted by the Law and Justice Foundation of NSW at Parliament House.
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.
Knowmore launches Brisbane office to boost services to remote Queensland, NT and WA
Knowmore legal service today officially launches its Brisbane office boosting capability for phone advice and face-to-face service to Queensland, NT and remote WA based clients.
Murray Bridge workshop shows support
The Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse held an information workshop for service providers in Murray Bridge on Thursday.
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