Senate debates

Monday, 15 February 2021

Bills

National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse Amendment (Technical Amendments) Bill 2020; In Committee

8:27 pm

Photo of Rachel SiewertRachel Siewert (WA, Australian Greens) Share this | Hansard source

I just want to comment that I don't think this is the end of dealing with the funder of last resort. I think you will acknowledge that further reforms needed to that process. I'll go to Fairbridge Restored and the Prince's Trust. I want to ask for an update. You'll be aware that this is close to a lot of people's hearts, particularly Western Australians. This is a very tricky issue; I will freely and frankly acknowledge that. Could you please provide the Senate with an update on the ongoing negotiations and consideration of this issue, given that, unless something is done, Fairbridge Restored will soon, by the very nature of the UK legislation, cease to exist, as I understand it, unless there's been some progress?

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