In brief - Negotiations with non-participating states
may mean Scheme is subject to change
Following the announcements by Victoria, New South Wales and the
ACT that they will formally "opt-in", the federal
government's Redress Scheme has moved one step closer to
reality. This means that churches, charities and other
non-government institutions in these states and territory can now
also sign up to the Redress Scheme.
The governments of Queensland, South Australia, Western
Australia, Tasmania and the Northern Territory are yet to clarify
their position and they may seek amendments before passing
legislation at the state level.
In this article we take a look at what the Scheme entails, who
will be eligible for redress, how institutional liability may be
established, how the Scheme differs to claims brought under the
common law, and the process of opting-in for governments and
institutions.
