The Department of Social Services will be appearing at a public hearing tomorrow for an inquiry into the National Redress Scheme.
Senator Catryna Bilyk, Chair of the Joint Standing Committee on Implementation of the National Redress Scheme said:
"Submissions received for the inquiry have brought to our attention several issues. We look forward to discussing the administration of the National Redress Scheme with the Department."
The inquiry is looking into a range of areas, including:
- The experience of First Nations applicants and applicants with disability in their dealings with the Scheme.
- Accessibility, performance and effectiveness of support services and legal advice for survivors and their advocates.
The Committee is continuing to accept submissions from interested individuals and organisations on the inquiry's terms of reference on the Committee's website.
A discussion paper, an easy English guide and a short video about the inquiry are available:
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