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The Redress Scheme for victims of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse seemed like a worthy attempt to provide compensation to victims on a fairly simplistic basis of one-off payments. Time has shown us however, that this apparent largesse on behalf of the participating institutions is not all it was purported to be. While for those for whom there is no other avenue to seek monetary compensation, it may hold some small benefit, but for those with claimable actions, nothing could be further from the truth.

It was reported in the Sydney Morning Herald, 19 August 2021 edition, in an article by Georgina Mitchell, that paedophile Priest Anthony William Peter Caruana, has been convicted of 22 counts of indecent assault and four counts of sexual intercourse with a pupil of the school.

Resources for adult survivors of historical childhood sexual abuse, both domestic and institutional, from civil claims, The National Redress Scheme to Victim of Crime Support.

Sports Integrity Australia has come under attack due to alarming rates of abuse in sports such as gymnastics and swimming, but we can’t continue to rely solely on the courage of individuals to bring instances of abuse to light.

On 5 July 2021, amendments to the Criminal Code of Queensland (section 229BC) took effect, making it a crime for an adult who gains information…

With experience on our side, the Personal Injury Institutional Sexual Abuse specialists at Koffels Solicitors and Barristers will listen, understand, and assure our client that they are not alone and that they will be supported in the process.

Australia is a leader in world economic recovery post  Covid lockdowns.  Food for thought for those seeking secure markets for investment and growth. Even during…

Can your employer force you to have Covid 19 vaccination? The blanket rule here is pretty succinct. In the current circumstances, the overwhelming majority of employers should assume that they cannot require their employees to be vaccinated against coronavirus.

Why Divorce For The Wealthy Is Different and 3 Biggest Divorces 3 Biggest Divorces Anna Murdoch Man divorce from Rupert Murdoch. Anna awarded $1.7 Billion (in 1999) Jocelyn…