Turnbull government to start negotiations on national child abuse redress scheme

By Jane Lee
Updated January 29 2016 - 3:18pm, first published 3:04pm
The royal commission recommended a national redress scheme for 60,000 abuse survivors be established no later than July 1, 2017. Photo: Jeremy Piper
The royal commission recommended a national redress scheme for 60,000 abuse survivors be established no later than July 1, 2017. Photo: Jeremy Piper
Federal Attorney-General George Brandis (pictured) and Social Services Minister Christian Porter said the federal government will work to develop a "national consistent approach" to a compensation scheme. Photo: Daniel Munoz
Federal Attorney-General George Brandis (pictured) and Social Services Minister Christian Porter said the federal government will work to develop a "national consistent approach" to a compensation scheme. Photo: Daniel Munoz

The Turnbull government has agreed to lead a national redress scheme for child sexual abuse survivors but has not committed to contributing any shortfall funding for institutions that cannot pay compensation.

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