Member for Eden-Monaro Kristy McBain has welcomed the release of draft legislation designed to prevent convicted child sexual abusers from hiding their assets in superannuation to avoid paying compensation to their victims.

The draft legislation will enable victims and survivors of child sexual abuse to seek access, via a court order, to additional personal or salary sacrifice superannuation contributions made by the offender where a related court order for compensation remains unpaid after 12 months.

These reforms will be complemented by amendments to the Bankruptcy Act 1966 to allow compensation debts to survive an offenders’ bankruptcy. 

The legislation is now open for consultation until 20 February 2026 and will be introduced into parliament as soon as possible.

Kristy McBain said it was a big day for victims, survivors and their supporters who had been advocating for the changes.

“This legislation has been carefully drafted and will soon go before parliament, creating new laws to prevent some of the worst offenders from hiding their assets in superannuation.

“I want to acknowledge everyone who has been campaigning for this change, particularly Eden Van Haren and his supporters. This is a momentous day all thanks to your advocacy.

“Thank you to the Attorney-General Michelle Rowland and Assistant Treasurer Dan Mulino for their tireless work to get this done.

“I’ll continue to advocate on behalf of our community so these laws come into effect as soon as possible.”

For more information on the public consultation process, and to make a submission visit: Access to super for victims of child sexual abuse – draft legislation - Consult hub