Hudson is an experienced litigation and dispute resolution lawyer, specialising in defending historical institutional abuse claims. He aims to resolve disputes in a trauma-informed manner as swiftly as possible, obtaining the best outcome for his clients in a just and fair manner for the claimant. Hudson works with both religious and non-religious charities, and is experienced in helping clients navigate disputes and regulatory investigations in a manner which is consistent with organisations’ charitable principles.
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Live Webinar: Assessing the National Redress Scheme: Lessons Learned and Strategies for Religious Institutions
2025 marks the 7th year of the National Redress Scheme for institutional child sexual abuse, with the Scheme paying out approximately $1.3 billion to date to survivors. However, legal issues have arisen in the operation of the Scheme to date, including challenges in determining el
PRESENTED BY
Hudson Digby
Senior Associate -
Mills Oakley
, Sydney
Date/Time
Thursday 24th July 2025
Vic, NSW, Qld, ACT, Tas: 11am to 12pm
SA & NT: 10.30am to 11.30am
WA: 9am to 10am
About the Webinar
2025 marks the 7th year of the National Redress Scheme for institutional child sexual abuse, with the Scheme paying out approximately $1.3 billion to date to survivors. However, legal issues have arisen in the operation of the Scheme to date, including challenges in determining eligibility criteria, concerns about the adequacy of compensation payments, and criticisms of the scheme's administration and response processes. This session will examine the efficacy of the scheme, lessons learned from its operation so far, and how religious institutions can prepare for future claims. It covers:
- The implications of the simplification of the application process and the removal of the requirement for claims to be supported by statutory declarations
- Changes to the scope of people eligible to make a claim
- Lessons learned from the first five years of the operation of the Scheme
- Widening the scope of the eligible claimants: implications for insurers
- Scheme claims and civil suits: legal exposure of religious institutions
- Risk management: how can religious organisations best prepare to deal with claims
- When is withdrawal from the Scheme appropriate?
Presented By
Hudson Digby
Senior Associate, Mills Oakley Sydney, NSWWho Should Attend?
This webinar is suitable for lawyers advising religious institutions and executives from religious institutions – Australia wide. This webinar is for practitioners with some knowledge in this area and looking to improve their knowledge.
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