Another Conviction for Former Marist Brother Gregory Sutton
In March 2025, former Marist Brother Gregory Sutton was sentenced in Queensland after pleading guilty to further historical offences committed while teaching at a Catholic school in Innisfail during the 1970s. While the court imposed a suspended sentence, this development adds to a long and disturbing history of abuse spanning multiple states and decades.
For many survivors of institutional abuse, hearing Sutton’s name in the news again may bring unresolved experiences to the surface. If this resonates with you, please know: you may have legal options, including the right to pursue historical abuse compensation.
A History of Failures Across Multiple Schools
Gregory Sutton taught at Marist Brothers schools in New South Wales, Queensland, and the Australian Capital Territory between the early 1970s and the mid-1980s. Throughout that time, he held trusted positions, including as a classroom teacher and sports coach, where multiple instances of misconduct occurred.
Key known locations and timelines include:
Innisfail, QLD (1973–1975): Sutton taught at a Catholic school where the most recent offences occurred. These led to the 2025 sentencing.
Lismore, NSW (late 1970s): While teaching at St Carthage’s Primary School, Sutton was the subject of serious concerns from parents and colleagues.
Canberra, ACT (1980s): He taught at Marist College Canberra, where additional allegations later came to light.
In 1996, Sutton was convicted in New South Wales of 67 nationwide charges involving students at schools. He served over 12 years in prison following that conviction. Additional charges were brought in 2017, resulting in a suspended sentence, and most recently, he faced sentencing again in Queensland.
Compensation Can Be a Step Toward Acknowledgment and Financial Recognition
While criminal courts address accountability, many survivors find that pursuing a historical institutional abuse compensation claim is an important step toward healing and recognition.
You may be entitled to compensation through:
The National Redress Scheme
Civil claims against institutions responsible for safeguarding children
Private settlements, depending on your circumstances
Our team is here to assist you with empathy, professionalism, and complete confidentiality.
How We Can Help
We specialise in helping people who have experienced abuse in schools, religious institutions, and other settings of authority. We understand how difficult it can be to come forward, especially if many years have passed.
When you contact us, we will:
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Contact Us Today for Your Best Chance At Historical Abuse Compensation
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