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1.1.K.10 Key institution

Definition

For the purposes of the National Redress Scheme, the term 'key institution' is used to identify a particular institution when working out its share of a redress payment when there is 2 or more sets of abuse in an application. It identifies the particular key institution at each step of calculating that institution’s share of redress costs.

Act reference: NRSAct section 30(2) Working out institution's share of the costs of redress payment

NRS Rules section 22 Requirements if there are 2 or more sets of abuse

Policy reference: Redress Guide 5.1.1 Redress payment - method statement

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