The government agency in charge of payouts for victims of institutional abuse has been criticised for paying more in legal fees than compensation.
Independent MLA Thomas Emerson said the figures raised serious concerns about the extent of abuse suffered by children and young people while in the care of the ACT government.
It comes after the Minister for Children, Youth and Families Michael Pettersson answered his questions about personal injury or institutional abuse claims from detainees at the Quamby Youth Detention Centre (demolished after operating between 1962 and 2008) and Bimberi Youth Justice Centre (in operation since 2008).
