Summary
- Australian social services minister Tanya Plibersek met with the Alliance of Forgotten Australians on 26 October 2026 to discuss ongoing support for around 500,000 individuals who suffered abuse in state care.
- The National Redress Scheme, set to close applications on 30 June 2027, currently only compensates those who experienced sexual abuse, leaving many without assistance.
- Concerns were raised about aging Forgotten Australians facing potential institutionalization in aged care settings, which could be retraumatizing.
- Plibersek pledged government commitment to assist this vulnerable group, but the Alliance is pushing for expanded support beyond the current redress framework.
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