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Examination of State Solicitor's Office budget, focusing on historical child sexual abuse claims, trauma-informed practices, and legal succession planning.

🟡 Medium · Estimates19 May 2026 · 2,863 words

Debate on legal services for historical child sexual abuse claims, trauma-informed practices, and ap

Government defends appeal in Barber case, citing legal principles and taxpayer interests.

"The State Solicitor's Office currently has 198 open cases for historical sex abuse matters. As such, it is the largest provider of those services to the state."

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Members who spoke

Buti, TonyMubarakai, YazRundle, PeterStaltari, Liam
Topics
legal serviceschild sexual abusetrauma-informed practicelegal successionBarber case

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