Redress for sex victims

QUEENSLANDERS who suffered institutional child sexual abuse are a step closer to redress after the State Government committed to the National Redress Scheme.

Victims will be able to apply for up to $150,000 compensation, access counselling and psychological care, and a direct personal response from the institution responsible for their abuse.

“This (legislation) now means approximately 5000 people who suffered abuse in Queensland Government institutions, and an estimated 5000 who were abused in nongovernment institutions, will be able to seek redress,” Child Safety Minister Di Farmer said yesterday.