AUSTRALIA
The Guardian
Australian Associated Press
Monday 23 February 2015
Child sex abuse victims will no longer face a time limit on when they can claim for civil damages in Victoria.
New laws being introduced in the Victorian parliament on Tuesday will remove the limitation period for child abuse civil claims.
The attorney general, Martin Pakula, said the limits were complex and often discouraged victims from bringing claims to court.
“Victims should have the right to commence legal action knowing that an expired time limit won’t be used against them to knock their claim out of court,” Pakula said.
The new legislation will be retrospective.
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