AUSTRALIA
ABC News
By Annah Fromberg
Tasmanian victims of child sexual abuse in institutional settings will die before they receive redress, authorities have been warned.
A national redress scheme, which was recommended by the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, is expected to be up and running next year, but the Tasmanian Government has not set aside any money.
Tasmanian victim Tony Rayner said it was important for the Government to take action.
Mr Rayner gave evidence to the commission and also urged others to come forward.
“There are so many victims who are in their 70s and 80s; there are so many like me who are in their late 60s,” he said.
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