National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse (Commonwealth Powers) Bill 2018

Uniform Legislation and Statutes Review Committee· 17 October 2018general_report

The WA parliamentary committee is reviewing the National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse (Commonwealth Powers) Bill 2018. The committee identified potential issues regarding parliamentary sovereignty and seeks an extension to properly consider these concerns and further information from the Department of Justice. They request an extension to report by 21 November 2018.

Impact

The report impacts survivors of institutional child sexual abuse, the WA Parliament, and the Department of Justice. It also affects the implementation of the National Redress Scheme in Western Australia.

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