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flag New Zealand expands redress for abuse survivors in mental health care from 1993–2022, known as "Charlotte’s Change," but advocates push for full implementation.

flag New Zealand has expanded its redress scheme for abuse survivors in state care to include those abused in mental health facilities from 1993 to 2022, following advocacy by survivor Charlotte. flag The change, dubbed "Charlotte’s Change," extends the deadline for claims and ensures Health NZ will handle cases from July 1, 2022. flag While welcomed, advocates stress the government has only accepted seven of 207 recommendations from the Abuse in Care Royal Commission and implemented just three. flag Survivors continue calling for full implementation, including financial compensation aligned with the estimated $857,000 lifetime cost of abuse in care. flag The amended bill, reported back on March 13, 2026, moves forward through Parliament.

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