As a victim survivor of a notorious paedophile , Edan Van Haren was awarded compensation of more than $1.4million two years ago.

He was yet to see a cent after Maurice Van Ryn declared bankruptcy following the Supreme Court ruling.

Mr Van Haren has welcomed news of the government's efforts to investigate bankruptcy laws.

Member for Eden-Monaro Kristy McBain told ACM this week she had met with federal Assistant Treasurer Dan Mulino to again raise the issue of victims' compensation in relation to bankruptcy and superannuation laws.

Currently, the law allows a declaration of bankruptcy to extinguish any debt, including court-ordered payments of victim compensation.

Similarly, superannuation was a protected asset under current legislation.

Deservedly entitled to anonymity, Edan chose

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