Brian McKiterick paid out by Christian Brothers, Vincentian Fathers after institutional sexual abuse Brian McKiterick paid out by Christian Brothers, Vincentian Fathers after institutional sexual abuse A former Surf Coast mayor won a $550,000 settlement from two Catholic religious orders five days before his institutional abuse case was due to begin in the Supreme Court. Brian McKiterick reached the settlement with the Christian Brothers and Vincentian Fathers after […] Read More…
Anglican Church sued over alleged failures with pedo youth group leader Anglican Church sued over alleged failures with pedo youth group leader The Anglican Church is being sued over allegations it enabled child sex abuse by allowing a pedophile to lead a youth group in the 1980s. Barry Watson, who was jailed for sexually abusing children before taking his own life as he faced further charges, […] Read More…
State response to Commission child sexual abuse inquiry ‘could fall short’ State response to Commission child sexual abuse inquiry ‘could fall short’ Tasmanian victim-survivors of institutional child sexual abuse feel they are being kept in the dark as they wait for the Commission of Inquiry (COI) to deliver its final report ahead of the formal closing of the inquiry this week. Arnold Thomas & Becker Principal […] Read More…
Man takes legal action for alleged abuse at Launceston General Hospital Man takes legal action for alleged abuse at Launceston General Hospital A man who allegedly experienced sexual abuse from a male paediatric nurse at the Launceston General Hospital (LGH) is taking legal action against the State of Tasmania. The civil lawsuit relates to alleged abuse that he experienced in 1989 as a child patient at […] Read More…
State care abuse: Indigenous man reveals horror treatment in hostel State care abuse: Indigenous man reveals horror treatment in hostel A vulnerable Indigenous boy who was routinely raped, physically abused and bullied in state care has reached a $1.3m settlement with the Victorian government. Quinton, who did not want to use his last name, was sent to the Bert Williams Hostel in Thornbury as […] Read More…
Ex-St Paul’s Technical College student says Christian Brothers ignoring sexual abuse claims Ex-St Paul’s Technical College student says Christian Brothers ignoring sexual abuse claims A former Ballarat schoolboy says the Christian Brothers have refused to discuss a civil claim he brought against the congregation over alleged historic child sexual abuse. Former St Paul’s Technical College student John, not his real name, launched legal action against the Christian […] Read More…
Shock number of sex abuse claims at Victorian schools Shock number of sex abuse claims at Victorian schools Almost 300 former students of 180 Victorian schools are pursuing historic child abuse claims, with each victim potentially due to receive a multimillion-dollar payout. These include claims against more than 70 state schools, revealed by The Herald Sun for the first time. Experts say […] Read More…
Arnold Thomas & Becker promotes 17, hires 11 Arnold Thomas & Becker promotes 17, hires 11 Following another year of double-digit growth, Arnold Thomas & Becker has welcomed 11 new lawyers to the firm, as well as promoted a further 17 legal staff. Managing director of Arnold Thomas & Becker Lee Flanagan said the new hires and promotions came after a particularly pleasing […] Read More…
Family of cop assault victim Andrew Birch sues Victoria Police Family of cop assault victim Andrew Birch sues Victoria Police The family of a Geelong man who died from a drug overdose a week after he was assaulted by a senior sergeant is suing Victoria Police. Andrew Birch suffered a suspected fatal prescription drug overdose days after veteran policeman David Phillip Magher assaulted him at […] Read More…
Girl claims Williamstown High staff failed to act on sex abuse reports Girl claims Williamstown High staff failed to act on sex abuse reports A schoolgirl who claims she repeatedly raised the alarm to Williamstown High staff that she was being sexually abused is suing the state for her teachers’ lack of action. The girl, aged 12 to 15, says she reported allegations of rape and assault […] Read More…