Right to Access Superannuation for Victims of Child Sexual Abuse
Treasury Laws Amendment (The Survivors Law) Bill 2026
House of Representatives
Senate
Assent
Introduced by: The Hon Dr Daniel Mulino MP (ALP)
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Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
The Debate
What different members said when this bill was debated:
Dr Daniel Mulino ALP
“I move: That this bill be now read a second time. In beginning this speech, I wish to acknowledge the survivors and advocates, and their families, who have joined us in the gallery for the introduction of this bill.”
Jo Briskey ALP
“Before I begin my remarks, I too want to recognise the contribution of the member for Monash and acknowledge her meaningful contribution and absolutely agree with the point that she made around this being an issue that rises above partisan politics, so thank you very much for that. There are moments in this parliament when the weight of what we are asked to do is felt so deeply.”
Mary Aldred LIB
“In rising to speak on the Treasury Laws Amendment (The Survivors Law) Bill 2026, I want to commend the thoughtful and reflective remarks made by my colleague the member for Melbourne and associate myself with her contribution. The coalition supports this bill. We support it because this parliament should stand with survivors, not with loopholes that protect perpetrators.”
Sarah Witty ALP
“I rise to speak in strong support of the Treasury Laws Amendment (The Survivors Law) Bill 2026. I want to begin by acknowledging the survivors, advocates and families whose work, courage and persistence brought this legislation to this parliament, because laws like this do not appear out of nowhere.”
Andrew Wallace LNP
“What I’m going to talk about this evening is going to upset some people, and I just want to give an acknowledgement that, if what I talk about tonight causes you distress, you’re able to call Kids Helpline on 1800551800 or Lifeline on 131114. When I was the shadow Attorney-General last year, I worked with a number of people, including Jon Rouse, who was previously with Task Force Argos.”
Carol Berry ALP
“I begin by acknowledging victims-survivors of child sexual abuse as well as their advocates who have fought for many years to improve a system that has too often failed them. The reforms contained in the Treasury Laws Amendment (The Survivors Law) Bill have not emerged in isolation.”
“I am speaking on behalf of the shadow assistant treasurer, the member for Page, who is in the federal budget lock-up as I speak. I rise to speak about Treasury Laws Amendment (The Survivors Law) Bill 2026, noting it is an important piece of legislation. The coalition’s position is clear: we support survivors, and we will support this bill.”
Peter Khalil ALP
“The Albanese Labor government understands— it’s a truism, I guess—that you do get the best policy outcomes when you meaningfully engage with the people that the policy is actually for. That’s why have listened to and continue to listen to survivors of child sexual abuse and advocates, who have long called for stronger accountability for perpetrators and improved justice outcomes.”
Gabriel Ng ALP
“I rise in support of the Treasury Laws Amendment (The Survivors Law) Bill 2026. I’d like to acknowledge the moving contribution of the Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories, which preceded this, for giving voice to some of the victims-survivors that she spoke about earlier.”
Ms ROBERTS
“The incorporated speech read as follows— Today I rise in strong support of the Treasury Laws Amendment (The Survivors Law) Bill 2026.”
Kristy McBain ALP
“In rising to support this bill, I want to acknowledge the deep pain and hurt of members of my own community. This legislation seeks to right an historic wrong that affected people in communities across Australia, including my own. These are people who have already suffered too much: victims-survivors of child sexual abuse.”
Zali Steggall IND
“The Treasury Laws Amendment (The Survivors Law) Bill 2026 is incredibly important legislation. It honours the incredible bravery of so many in coming forward to highlight this problem, people who have already been through so much to get to this point: victims of child sexual abuse. This bill is built on a simple proposition: a compensation order made by a court should mean something.”
“Working in the homelessness sector brings you into contact with many people who have experienced trauma. It’s a very common story to hear that someone who in later life becomes homeless turns out to have a trauma history. Trauma has a long tail. We would hear from people who turned up in the homelessness system about various forms of trauma at various stages of life.”
Nita Green ALP
“I move: That this bill be now read a second time. I seek leave to have the second reading speech incorporated in Hansard. Leave granted. The speech read as follows— In beginning this speech, I wish to acknowledge the survivors and advocates, and their families, who have joined us in the gallery for the introduction of this Bill.”
David Shoebridge GRN
“I rise on behalf of the Greens to support the Treasury Laws Amendment (The Survivors Law) Bill 2026. At the outset, I want to acknowledge that this bill comes about as a result of years, in some cases decades, of advocacy by survivors and their families and supporters over many years. This bill slightly rebalances the legal system in favour of survivors, victims and their families.”
Susan McDonald LNP
“The coalition are supporting the Treasury Laws Amendment (The Survivors Law) Bill 2026 and we support survivors. Victims-survivors and their families have waited too long for this action. Australia’s superannuation and bankruptcy laws have been weaponised by the worst criminals, and for far too long the parliament has failed to act.”