Topic
The Introduction of Retrospective Legislation by the Australian Government
Instructions
Case Study Assessment Type Case Study / Problem Based Learning
Purpose The purpose of the case study is to refine academic skills in relation to writing, critical thinking, analysing material and researching works in relations to racism and social justice.
Description: An election promise given by the Coalition Government to introduce, “retrospective legislation to provide compensation of up to $75,000 to Australian victims of terrorism overseas since 11th September, 2001” (The Australian, 2013), sparked new interest in the debate about compensation to the Stolen Generations. The legislation was subsequently passed when the Coalition Government gained federal office.
Case Study question : How does the decision to deny compensation to members of the Stolen Generations and award compensation to victims of overseas terrorism contribute to reconciling Australia’s colonial past and present?
1500 words in APA format.
Answer preview
The Australian government through the Australian Victim of Terrorism Overseas Payment scheme created a framework of compensating Australian residents who suffers from overseas acts of terrorism with financial assistance of $75,000 (“Australian Victim of Terrorism Overseas Payment – Australian Government Department of Human Services”, n.d.). This scheme covers past and future acts as provided in the Social Security Act Part 2.24AA (Jens Korff, n.d.). The Australian Social Security Principle 2013 sets out a framework of determining the amount of money payable to victims in relation to blatant terrorist acts. The principle also provides a guideline for apportioning financial assistance to close members of the deceased family in the event that the claim is made by more than member. This scheme is commendable as it offers a comprehensive support plan for Australians suffering from overseas acts of terrorism.
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