Continuing to deliver the National Redress Scheme: Key measures in Australia’s 2023–24 May Budget

Funding of $142.2 million over 5 years from 2023–24 will be provided to support the delivery of the National Redress Scheme (the Scheme), ensuring it continues to meet the needs of survivors.

• The investment will improve both the predictability of application processing timeframes and the quality and consistency of outcomes.

$80.1 million

Of this funding, $80.1 million will be dedicated to Redress Support Services which assists survivors to access Redress.

• This will ensure survivors feel confident that free independent support, delivered in a culturally-safe and trauma-informed way, will continue to be available to them.

Funding for improving survivor-focused Scheme

This Budget also supports the finalisation of the Government’s response to the Second Year Review of the Scheme (the Review).

• The final response will address all recommendations in the Review and supports positive, survivor-focussed improvements to the Scheme.

Call the National Redress Scheme on 1800 737 377

Mon to Fri 8am – 5pm AEST
Or visit www.nationalredress.gov.au(Opens in a new tab/window)

For more information about this measure and other Department of Social Services’ Budget measures, visit the Department of Social Services website

For information about the 2023–24 May Budget, visit the Australian Government budget website(Opens in a new tab/window)