Folbigg, who was previously labeled as Australia’s worst female serial killer, was convicted in 2003 of the deaths of her four children, Patrick, Sarah, Laura, and Caleb, spanning from 1989 to 1999.

She was released in 2023 and had her convictions quashed. 

When Lindy Chamberlain was exonerated for the death of her baby in 1994, she received $1.7 million for three years behind bars. 

In a comparative case, David Eastman was initially offered $3 million after 19 years in prison for a murder conviction, challenged the compensation, and ultimately received $7 million.

In 2014, Henry Keogh was paid $2.57 million after his conviction for killing his fiancée was overturned.

Folbigg, through her solicitor, is calling for an inquiry to understand how the state government decided on the figure.

“Kathleen Folbigg’s struggle should have concluded. Following her flawed conviction and mistreatment in prison, she is now being met with disdain by the very system that should be striving to rectify its mistakes,” Rego stated.