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Government apologises to abuse victim, clarifies appeal aims to expedite settlements for future victims, highlighting past legislative changes.
🟡 Medium · Speech13 November 2025 · 399 words
Government apologises to abuse victim, appeal aims to speed up settlements for others.
State government apologises and clarifies appeal process for child abuse victims.
“On behalf of the state government, I apologise for what Mr Barber experienced while in state care.”
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Members who spoke
Cook, RogerZempilas, Basil
Topics
child sexual abuselegal settlementgovernment apologylegislation
· 13 November 2025
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