Communities and Justice

Update regarding Kathleen Folbigg

Thursday, 7 August 2025

The Attorney General has decided to make an ex-gratia payment to Kathleen Folbigg following her application.

The decision follows thorough and extensive consideration of the materials and issues raised in Ms Folbigg’s application and provided by her legal representatives.

The decision has been communicated to Ms Folbigg via her legal representatives.

At Ms Folbigg’s request, the Attorney General and Government have agreed to not publicly discuss the details of the decision.

The Government will not make further comment on this matter.

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