Senate debates

Tuesday, 19 June 2018

Bills

National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse Bill 2018, National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2018; In Committee

12:28 pm

Photo of Concetta Fierravanti-WellsConcetta Fierravanti-Wells (NSW, Liberal Party, Minister for International Development and the Pacific) Share this | Hansard source

I think your question goes to the interaction of the reviews and also, basically, that last year of the legislation. The point I'm seeking to make is that it may be that, in some cases, those exceptional circumstances will not arise or will not come to the fore for a period of time; therefore, it goes to the point I was making before. As the scheme progresses, it's likely that we will see the numbers as they come through and, at least, have an assessment of what those numbers are and, if I can put it—numbers, review, people becoming more aware. They all lead to a point where, it's our hope, all those people who need to be covered will be covered. Do you see where I'm going, Senator?

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