Redress System for Abuse in Care Bill
Government bill
13 October 2025
The purpose of this bill is to introduce a presumption against financial redress for serious violent or sexual offenders and provide legal protections for core State agencies when making apologies for abuse in State care.
Procedural notes
Extended sittings used
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- Introduced on 13 October 2025
- 1st reading on 21 October 2025
- 2nd reading on 12 May 2026
Votes
1st reading
PassedReading date: 21 October 2025
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2nd reading
PassedReading date: 12 May 2026
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3rd reading
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Bill details last synced on 31 May 2026 at 10:28 am.