Redress Scheme inquiry ending soon

A PARLIAMENTARY committee inquiring into the operation of the National Redress Scheme is expecting to finish its inquiry in October 2024.

If you have been thinking about making a written submission, you should send it to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. as soon as possible. Submissions will close on September 2, 2024.

The National Redress Scheme was established in response to the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. The Committee’s role is to oversee implementation of the Royal Commission’s redress-related recommendations.

Making a submission

To make a submission or find out more, email the Committee Secretariat at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or check the Committee’s webpage.

Full details of what the inquiry is examining can be found in the terms of reference on the Committee’s website. An easy English guide is also available.

A discussion paper aims to provide guidance to individuals and organisations interested in making submissions to the inquiry.

The committee can be requested to keep submissions confidential.

Planned public hearing

The committee is planning a public hearing at 8:00am next Wednesday, August 21, 2024. The Department of Social Services has been invited to respond to evidence heard at a recent public hearing.

Check the committee’s website next week for details.

 

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