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The Meredith case spotlights NSW’s controversial strip-search practices, revealing systemic misuse, legal ambiguity, and serious harms. As a catalyst for class action, it raises urgent questions about police accountability, civil liberty, and meaningful reform.

We are seeking information from former students, staff, and community members of Holy Name Catholic School, Carlisle, WA, in the 1980s who recall Ms. M. Brough. Even small recollections could support Survivors and assist ongoing investigations.

Reynolds v Higgins is more than a headline dispute. It highlights how Australian defamation law struggles with cost, privacy, and institutional power—especially online—revealing why reform is needed to better balance reputation, accountability, and free expression.

Survivors allege Archbishop Guilford Young knew of Paul Goldsmith’s risks years before his appointment at Marist Regional College. A recent court ruling rejected liability claims, but the case highlights deep concerns over institutional failures in Tasmania’s Catholic Church

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.

In light of the recent class action against the AFL, this article examines the legal and regulatory approach to sports-related concussions.

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.