Backlog of claims in Australia’s child abuse redress scheme more than doubles in two years
by Christopher Knaus from World news | The Guardian on (#65EMB)
Advocates concerned for the elderly, ill and dying renew calls for an urgent reset, streamlining processes while maintaining sensitivity
The backlog of redress claims from child abuse survivors seeking compensation has more than doubled in two years, prompting concerns for those who simply cannot wait", including the ill, elderly and dying.
The national redress scheme has been operating since 2018, one year after the royal commission's damning final report, offering capped compensation and apologies to survivors of abuse in churches, orphanages, children's homes, schools, sports clubs and other institutions.
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