NSW bill could limit use of permanent stay law used to fight compensation claims from sexual abuse survivors
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NSW bill could limit use of permanent stay law used to fight compensation claims from sexual abuse survivors

ABC  

In short: A private members bill introduced to NSW parliament would, if passed, limit an institution's ability to use a "permanent stay". A private members bill introduced to NSW parliament would, if passed, limit an institution's ability to use a "permanent stay". According to NSW Upper House MLC Jeremy Buckingham, who is introducing the bill, permanent stays are being used by institutions to avoid court. NSW Upper House MLC Jeremy Buckingham, who will introduce a private members' bill to NSW parliament today, said the legislation seeks to enshrine that High Court decision into law.

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