AUSTRALIA
9 News
AAP
The commonwealth should cough-up an initial contribution of $250 million for a national redress scheme for child abuse survivors, the Greens say.
And that amount should be matched by the states and territories.
The minor party is prepared to work with whoever forms government after the July 2 election to get a redress scheme in place as soon as possible, West Australian Greens senator Rachel Siewert told reporters in Canberra on Monday.
“Survivors have suffered long enough; it’s time that action is taken,” she said.
Australia had a responsibility to look after all its children which is why it was so essential the commonwealth show leadership.
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