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1.1.E.20 Entitled

Definition

For the purposes of the National Redress Scheme, a person is 'entitled' to access redress where that person:

  • makes a valid application to the Scheme
  • meets the Scheme's eligibility criteria and their application is approved
  • receives an offer of redress from the Scheme, and
  • accepts the offer of redress in the approved form.

Act reference: NRSAct section 12 When is a person entitled to be provided with redress?, section 13 When is a person eligible for redress?, section 19 Application for redress, section 29 The Operator must make a determination on the application, section 39 Offer of redress, section 6-'reasonable likelihood'

Policy reference: Redress Guide 3.1 When is a person entitled to redress?, 1.1.A.60 Approved form, 3.2.1 What does 'reasonable likelihood' mean?

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