Skip to content
Community, Disability

Public hearing on National Redress Scheme

Parliament of Australia < 1 min read

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
[email protected]

Information about the Committee is available at www.aph.gov.au/redress.

More from this category

  • Community, General News
  • 20/03/2026
  • 07:00
Victorian Council of Social Service (VCOSS)

New research sheds light on link between disasters and poverty across Victoria

Key Facts: Floods more likely to hit those experiencing disadvantage – and exacerbate it Annual disposable income $22,818 lower in flood-affected areas one year later, compared with similar households elsewhere Government action urgently required to invest in improved risk reduction, preparedness programs and recovery measures Media releaseFriday 20 March, 2026 As communities across Victoria recover from intense flooding and an extreme bushfire season, new research sheds light on the link between socioeconomic disadvantage and disasters, as well as the long-lasting effects on affected communities. The Ripple Effects report, published by the Victorian Council of Social Service (VCOSS) and University of…

  • Community, Youth
  • 19/03/2026
  • 09:01
FEM publishes innovative literature for all ages.

Kids stand up for The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and Harmony Week

Key Facts: No Racial Discrimation Yes to Harmony Kids stand up for The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and Harmony Week…

  • Contains:
  • Community
  • 19/03/2026
  • 05:00
Climate Council

Media alert – How climate change influences tropical cyclones like Narelle

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tropical Cyclone Narelle is currently heading towards the Queensland coast, the Northern Territory and Western Australia: tracking towards saturated catchments that have already been hit by storms and heavy rainfall over the summer. The Climate Council has experts available to explain the conditions that can make tropical cyclones more intense and destructive. The Climate Council’sBreakneck Speed: Summer of Climate Whiplash report released on Tuesday March 17, explains how climate pollution is influencing tropical cyclones in Australia: Climate pollution from the burning of coal, oil and gas has made our oceans hotter which helps to drive more ferocious…

Media Outreach made fast, easy, simple.

Feature your press release on Medianet's News Hub every time you distribute with Medianet. Pay per release or save with a subscription.