NSW is finally removing the time limitation shield relied on by Institutions

As part of the NSW Government’s response to the Royal Commission into Institutional Response to Child Sexual Abuses’ recommendations, today the Attorney-General Gabrielle Upton has introduced which will allow survivors of child abuse claim for damages regardless of when the abuse occurred to the NSW Parliament.

This is a well overdue change which will dissolve a significant shield which schools and other institutions have hidden behind to avoid responsibility for historical sexual abuse.

A year ago, Victoria removed the statute of limitations for civil action by survivors of child sexual abuse.

Even though this change is well overdue, it is a welcome relief so that we will not have to worry about this unfair legal technicality preventing just compensation in the future. 

If you have been the victim of abuse this limitation barrier is now to be removed and you now have the right of making a claim in court regardless of how long ago the abuse occurred. 

If you make this decision, call our Personal Injury team and we will be happy to discuss and support you in your claim. 

 

Sherilyn Dunkley, Senior Associate

William Yeo, Solicitor

Koffels Solicitors & Barristers