What has been registered
The Department of Social Services has registered the National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse Amendment (2026 Measures No. 4) Declaration 2026 on the Federal Register of Legislation. The instrument is classed as a notifiable instrument and is listed as in force as of 24 September 2026.
Enabling legislation
The declaration is made under the National Redress Scheme for Institutional Child Sexual Abuse Act 2018.
What the source document says
The source page does not provide detail about what the declaration changes, which institutions are affected, or what obligations it creates. The full text of the instrument is available at the Federal Register of Legislation.
Where to find more information
The full text of this declaration is available at: https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026N00720
The Department of Social Services can be contacted directly for clarification on what this declaration requires of participating institutions.
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