AUSTRALIA
Brisbane Times
Felicity Caldwell
The Queensland government has flagged its support for changes that would remove the statute of limitations for children sexually abused outside of institutions.
Parliament is debating two bills on Tuesday that would remove limitation periods for victims to seek civil legal action.
Attorney-General Yvette D’Ath said she noted the non-government members of the parliamentary committee which considered the bills recommended the limitation period also be removed for child sexual abuse in non-institutions.
“Subject to considering the wording of that amendment, the government indicates its in-principal support,” Ms D’Ath said.
Ms D’Ath said it was important to have bi-partisanship when it came to tackling the issue of child sexual abuse.
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