Personal Injury

Australia’s first national child maltreatment study has laid bare a grim reality – child sexual abuse is far more prevalent than official systems aknowledge. Despite this, prosecutions are rate and survivors struggle to access meaningful compensation.

We are seeking information about Brother Martin (O’Loghlen), a Christian Brother who taught at schools in NSW, WA, SA and VIC, including Christian Brothers College Kalgoorlie. Even small details could help support Survivors and assist in achieving justice.

We are seeking information about Brother Romuald (Francis Cable) at Marist College Kogarah and cadet camps around 1968. Even small details may help establish timelines and support Survivors pursuing justice for historical institutional abuse.

Alan Jones one of Australia’s most powerful broadcasters now faces 44 charges of indecent assault spanning nearly two decades. With nearly 11 complainants and allegations ranging from abuse of authority to repeated acts of indecency, the case raises profound questions around the criminal prosecution of historical abuse, and brings into question the liability of the institutions that platformed him.

Koffels Solicitors & Barristers urge anyone connected to Whalan Public School in the mid-to-late 1980s to share information about historical child sexual abuse. Even small details or memories could assist ongoing investigations and support survivors seeking justice

Australia’s new statutory tort for serious invasions of privacy grants individuals a direct cause of action for significant breaches, covering intrusion and misuse of private information and balancing privacy with public interest. Exemptions exist for journalists and authorities.

The ACT proposes broader organisational liability for child abuse after Bird v DP. This Q&A explains what’s changing, why survivors’ groups support reform, why Scouts ACT is concerned, and what these changes could mean for community organisations and survivors.

We are calling for information from former students or staff of St Pius X, Adamstown. This relates to abuse by former principal Fr Tom Brennan during 1973–1983. Confidential discussions available with our experienced legal team.

The NSW Government has unveiled sweeping reforms for early childhood education, introducing tougher penalties, enhanced transparency, independent regulation, and stricter safeguards, aiming to close industry loopholes and prioritize child safety above all in response to ongoing concerns.