The Joint Standing Committee on Implementation of the National Redress Scheme will hear from representatives of the Department of Social Services at a public hearing in Canberra on Thursday, 25 June 2026, as part of its inquiry into the continuing operation of the Scheme.
Committee Chair, Ms Jodie Belyea MP, acknowledged the Department's ongoing engagement with the inquiry, and said that the Committee was looking forward to discussing a range of key issues as the National Redress Scheme enters its final stage of operation.
'For many survivors, the National Redress Scheme is an important avenue for acknowledgment, recognition and justice. As the Scheme enters its final years of operation, it is vital that eligible survivors are aware of their options and are supported to engage with the redress process,' Ms Belyea said. 'The Committee is keen to examine how the Department is managing current application volumes and communicating the Scheme's forthcoming closure, while ensuring the Scheme remains focused on the needs of survivors.'
Ms Belyea noted that the hearing comes at a significant time for the Scheme, with the statutory Eight-Year Review due to commence. 'As the Scheme moves towards its closure, it is important to consider how outstanding challenges can be addressed and what lessons have been learned. The forthcoming Eight-Year Review provides a valuable opportunity to examine the Scheme's effectiveness and ensure it delivers the best possible outcomes for survivors.'
