The Federal Government is looking to right the wrongs of the past, and provide support and compensation to victims of sexual abuse as a child.
However, many are concerned about the delays of introducing the Redress scheme, which was originally planned to be ready by this year, but now looks like to be implemented next year at the earliest.
The Redress scheme will provide some form of compensation to victims of abuse, be it monetary compensation or support through services like counselling.
Newcastle MP Sharon Claydon has been appointed to a parliamentary committee which will oversee the scheme, and ensure it benefits all victims of abuse.
Mrs Claydon said it was a privilege to sit on the committee and help those who need it.
"The terrible shameful cases of child sexual abuse that were uncovered in our region were a key catalyst in the formation of the Royal commission four years ago", she said.
However, Ms Claydon said there is still much work to be done before a national scheme is in place.
"We were supposed to have a redress scheme in place by July this year, but here we are on the cusp of 2018 and the legislation is yet to pass the parliament and the Government still hasn't secured the agreement of the states".
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| Sharon Claydon MP |
