AUSTRALIA
ABC News
Thousands of child sex abuse victims would benefit from tougher laws to make it easier for them to seek justice from their abusers, the New South Wales Greens said as part of their election campaign.
The Greens announced a plan to reform legislation so victims could seek compensation more easily and lodge civil claims years after the abuse.
The reforms would also permit judges to impose tougher sentences.
The three-point plan also included preventing churches from hiding their money in trust funds.
Greens MP David Shoebridge said the reforms were similar to measures being introduced in Victoria and some countries overseas.
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