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Ethan James

RARE PHOTOS: Abuse claims to cost budget an extra 571 million | Vintage Vibes

Tasmanian government payouts to child sexual abuse survivors have increased its budget deficit. (Rob Blakers/AAP PHOTOS)

A surge in redress and civil claims from child sexual abuse survivors after a harrowing inquiry will cost Tasmania $571 million more than expected. 

Newly released budget estimates put the island state's liability for future abuse redress and civil claims at $647 million as of June 30. 

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