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Further to 53847 (2025), how does the average payment of $23,000 made after 9 May 2025 reconcile with the 9 May 2025 announcement that the average payment would be $30,000?

Answered Question 462 (2026)
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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Further to 53847 (2025), how does the average payment of $23,000 made after 9 May 2025 reconcile with the 9 May 2025 announcement that the average payment would be $30,000?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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Each claim is assessed and reviewed on its own unique circumstances. The $30,000 average is across the whole State redress system. Individual agency averages will vary depending on the nature and number of claims settled during a particular period.