Survivors of abuse want compensation cap discarded

Child abuse survivor Andrew Collins

Child abuse survivor Andrew Collins Source: AAP

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Survivors of child sexual abuse and their advocates say the cap on compensation payments should be removed and the royal commission recommendations enacted in full.

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