The Committee on the National Redress Scheme will be holding a public hearing this evening for an inquiry into the National Redress Scheme.
The Committee will hear evidence from People With Disability Australia commencing at 6:00pm.
The inquiry is looking into a range of areas, including:
- The experience of First Nations applicants and applicants with disability in their dealings with the Scheme.
- Accessibility, performance and effectiveness of support services and legal advice for survivors and their advocates.
Full details of what the inquiry is examining can be found in the terms of reference on the Committee’s website. An easy English guide is also available.
Public hearing details
Tuesday 12 September 2023
6:00pm to around 6:45pm (Canberra time)
Committee Room 1R4, Parliament House, Canberra
Listen online at www.aph.gov.au/News_and_Events/Watch_Parliament
Media inquiries
Office of Senator Catryna Bilyk
Daniel Hulme
0447 000 867
For background information
Joint Standing Committee on Implementation of the National Redress Scheme
02 6277 4549
redress@aph.gov.au
Information about the Committee is available at www.aph.gov.au/redress.