Public hearing on National Redress Scheme

Parliament of Australia

The Committee will be holding a public hearing tomorrow for an inquiry into the National Redress Scheme.

Commencing at 10:15am, the Committee will hear evidence from Knowmore Legal Services, Tuart Place and the Department of Social Services.

The program is available on the Committee’s website.

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 is available on Facebook or YouTube

Public hearing details

Wednesday 12 April 2023 10:15am to around 12:45pm (Canberra time) Committee Room 2S1, Parliament House, Canberra

The hearing will be audio and video streamed at aph.gov.au/live

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