Media releases


Children to be better protected from abuse, 19 February 2019

Advancing child safety: one year on, 15 December 2018

ACT shares in important National Apology, 22 October 2018

ACT commits to implementing Royal Commission recommendations,15 June  2018

Laws  to protect children expanded to include religious institutions, 8 May 2018

ACT  signs national agreement on Redress Scheme, 1 May 2018

Consulting  on reform to child sexual abuse offences, 22 March 2018

Action  taken on lessons from the Royal Commission, 20 February 2018

Government  law reform improving access to justice, 25 January 2018

ACT  welcomes Royal Commission recommendations, 15 December 2017

Government  to strengthen Reportable Conduct Scheme to protect children, 1 November  2017

Government  tables Working with Vulnerable People Legislative Review, 27 October 2017

ACT  Government supportive of survivor focused scheme, 26 October 2017

Ombudsman  oversight to help safeguard children, 28 June 2017

New  reportable conduct scheme to better protect children, 9 June 2016

New  measures to improve the investigation of child abuse, 15 February 2016

View all ACT Government media releases at: http://www.cmd.act.gov.au/open_government/inform/act_government_media_releases

The work of the Royal Commission and the ACT Government’s  response may bring up strong feelings and questions. Be assured you are not alone, and that there are many services and support groups available to assist. Some  options for advice and support include 1800  Respect, Lifeline on 13 11 14 and  the National Redress Information  Line on 1800 737 377.