Malcolm Turnbull Puts States, Churches on Notice over Sex Abuse Compensation

By Tom McIlroy
Financial Review
March 9, 2018

http://www.afr.com/news/malcolm-turnbull-puts-states-churches-on-notice-over-sex-abuse-compensation-20180309-h0x9ib

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has put churches, charities and state governments on notice over the national compensation scheme for victims of child sexual abuse in Australia, saying justice and love demand full participation.

Victoria and NSW became the first jurisdictions to join the $4.3 billion scheme on Friday, set to provide maximum compensation payouts of $150,000 as well as offering survivors access to counselling and the opportunity for a direct personal apology from the offending institution or church.