The Guides to Social Policy Law is a collection of publications designed to assist decision makers administering social policy law. The information contained in this publication is intended only as a guide to relevant legislation/policy. The information is accurate as at the date listed at the bottom of the page, but may be subject to change. To discuss individual circumstances please contact Services Australia.

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15 April 2024 (v1.20)

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1.1.E.10 Eligible Clarified definition.
1.1.N.30 Nominee Updated to reflect National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse Amendment Act 2024.
1.1.R.05 Reassessment New page.
1.1.R.60 Review determination Updated to reflect National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse Amendment Act 2024.
1.1.R.65 Revocation Updated to reflect National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse Amendment Act 2024.
1.1.W.05 Withdraw New page.
2.1.1 When an application for redress cannot be made Updated to reflect National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse Amendment Act 2024.
2.2 Making an application in exceptional circumstances Updated to reflect National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse Amendment Act 2024.
2.2.1 Person applying from gaol (deleted) Information removed.
2.4 Applying for redress with serious criminal convictions Updated to reflect National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse Amendment Act 2024.
2.7.1 Legal nominee Clarified policy.
2.7.2 Assistance nominee Clarified policy.
3.1 When is a person entitled to redress? Updated to reflect National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse Amendment Act 2024.
4.2 When an application can be approved Updated to reflect National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse Amendment Act 2024.
4.5 Offer of redress Updated to reflect National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse Amendment Act 2024.
4.6 Accepting an offer of redress Updated to reflect National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse Amendment Act 2024.
4.7 Acceptance period Updated to reflect National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse Amendment Act 2024.
4.11 Review of a determination Updated to reflect National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse Amendment Act 2024.
4.12 Death of a person applying for redress Updated to reflect National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse Amendment Act 2024.
5.1.1 Redress payment - method statement Updated to reflect National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse Amendment Act 2024.
5.1.4 Impact & treatment of redress payments on other entitlements Clarified policy.
6 Use & disclosure of Scheme information Updated to reflect National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse Amendment Act 2024.
6.2 How can the Operator use protected information? Updated to reflect National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse Amendment Act 2024.
6.3 Disclosing protected information Updated to reflect National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse Amendment Act 2024.
6.6 Special protections for the Assessment Framework Policy Guidelines Clarified policy.
7.3 Participating State institutions Clarified policy.
8.1 Funding contribution liability to the Commonwealth Updated to reflect National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse Amendment Act 2024.
8.1.3 Funding contribution & late payments Updated to reflect National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse Amendment Act 2024.
9.3.3 Approved forms Updated to reflect National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse Amendment Act 2024.
10 Transitional arrangements Updated to reflect National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse Amendment Act 2024.