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NATIONAL REDRESS SCHEME FOR CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE SURVIVORS SET TO BEGIN:<br><br>--<br><br>WHAT IS THE SCHEME?<br><br>It provides redress for about 60,000 people who were sexually abused as children while in the care of institutions.<br><br>About 93 per cent of eligible survivors are currently covered.<br><br>It begins on July 1.<br><br>--<br><br>WHAT DOES IT INVOLVE?<br><br>A monetary payment, access to [http://Www.bing.com/search?q=counselling&form=MSNNWS&mkt=en-us&pq=counselling counselling] and a direct personal response, such as an apology, from the responsible institution (if the survivor wants it).<br><br>--<br><br>HOW LONG DOES IT RUN?<br><br>For 10 years - until June 30, 2028.<br><br>Applications can be lodged until June 30, 2027.<br><br>--<br><br>WHO CAN APPLY?<br><br>People sexually abused as children in an institution.<br><br>The institution or organisation responsible for the abuse must have joined the national redress scheme.<br><br>They must be Australian citizens or permanent residents.<br><br>Children may apply for redress but their application won't be determined until they turn 18.<br><br>--<br><br>WHO IS EXCLUDED?<br><br>People in jail can't apply until they're released<br><br>Sex offenders and anyone jailed for five years or more for serious crimes such as murder and serious drug or fraud offences - although their applications will now be assessed on a case-by-case basis<br><br>People subject to a security notice - if their passport or [http://www.visatutuc.vn/dich-vu/visa-uc/ visa uc] has been refused or cancelled on national security grounds<br><br>Children who will not turn 18 before the scheme sunset day (10th anniversary of state date).<br><br>--<br><br>WHO PAYS FOR REDRESS?<br><br>The scheme runs on a responsible-entity-pays basis - entities that opt-in have to fund the cost of their own redress claims.<br><br>--<br><br>WHAT STATES HAVE JOINED?<br><br>All states and territories have agreed to join, with Western Australia the final state to sign on June 27.<br><br>--<br><br>WHAT INSTITUTIONS ARE ON BOARD?<br><br>Government institutions - covered by the Commonwealth, states and territories' participation<br><br>The Catholic Church<br><br>The Anglican Church<br><br>The Salvation Army<br><br>Scouts Australia<br><br>YMCA<br><br>The Uniting Church<br><br>--<br><br>HOW MUCH IS THE MONETARY PAYMENT?<br><br>Payments will be on a case-by-case basis, reflecting the [http://www.empowher.com/search/site/severity severity] and impact of the abuse.<br><br>The maximum amount is $150,000 - but few are expected to get that.<br><br>The average is expected to be $76,000.<br><br>There is no minimum amount set.<br><br>--<br><br>HOW DOES THE APPLICATION PROCESS WORK?<br><br>Survivors can apply from July 1, either through a paper form or online platform.<br><br>People abused in Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and WA won't have their applications assessed until legislation has been passed in those states allowing the scheme to operate there.<br><br>Applications can be made but won't be assessed until the relevant institution has formally joined the scheme.<br><br>Survivors have six months to decide whether to accept an offer.<br><br>Survivors who have received a redress payment through a different scheme can apply. The prior payments will be taken into account when determining their monetary payment.<br><br>The standard of proof is based on a reasonable likelihood test, which is a lower threshold than required in court.<br><br>--<br><br>HOW DOES IT AFFECT CIVIL LITIGATION?<br><br>The redress scheme is an alternative to getting compensation through the courts.<br><br>Once a redress offer is accepted, a person cannot sue the responsible institution for compensation.<br><br>--<br><br>THE REDRESS SCHEME INFORMATION LINE - 1800 146 713<br><br>Has received more than 1600 calls since it opened on March 9.<br><br>Advertisement