SCRAPPING the time limit on when sex abuse victims can sue for compensation has won Barnett Government support.
The move could open the floodgates for scores of massive damages claims. Under the statute of limitations, survivors of child sexual abuse are unable to claim damages after six years from the date of the alleged offence.
http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/scrap-time-limit-in-sex-abuse-victim-compo-claims-urges-mp/news-story/f76a4856862bc12946b291718159c18a
The move could open the floodgates for scores of massive damages claims. Under the statute of limitations, survivors of child sexual abuse are unable to claim damages after six years from the date of the alleged offence.
http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/scrap-time-limit-in-sex-abuse-victim-compo-claims-urges-mp/news-story/f76a4856862bc12946b291718159c18a