AUSTRALIA
Sky News
Child abuse victims no longer have to race against the clock when deciding to take legal action against their attackers.
New laws to be introduced in Victorian parliament will completely remove the limitation period for child abuse civil claims.
Currently civil claims must be brought within six years from the date the victim realises they have been abused or 12 years from the date of the alleged abuse.
A major hurdle felt by many people who were sexually abused as children has been removed thanks to the changes, Steve Betinsky, CEO of child abuse prevention organisation Child Wise says.
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