In light of recent cases and extensive media coverage involving
institutional sexual abuse, it is a timely reminder for
institutions working with children, to consider whether they should
opt into the National Redress Scheme.
The Scheme
The National Redress Scheme (Scheme) created
under the National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child
Sexual Abuse Act 2018 (Cth) (Act) is a new
Scheme introduced to provide victims of childhood sexual abuse with
expedited access to financial compensation, counselling services
and recognition from institutions responsible for the cause of
sexual abuse.
The Scheme commenced on 1 July 2018, and applies to Federal,
State and Territory government departments and the following types
of institutions who voluntarily opt into the Scheme before
30 June 2020:
