Tasmanian Anglican Church broadens redress scheme for sexual assault victims.

From Tasmania-

The Anglican Church in Tasmania has sold seven of its 73 properties ear-marked for sale to help fund redress for survivors of sexual abuse.

The church has announced it will broaden its redress including doubling the cap on payments to $150,000 and including a payment for counselling, assessed on the ongoing impact of the sexual abuse.

It will also offer a separate payment, capped at $2,500, for legal expenses.

The redress is expected to cost the church about $8 million.

Anglican Bishop of Tasmania, the Right Reverend Dr Richard Condie, said he did not expect a significant increase in funds would be needed to meet the church's redress obligations.

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https://www.examiner.com.au/story/5979634/anglican-church-in-tasmania-sells-seven-properties-to-help-fund-redress-scheme/?cs=12