Historical Child Sexual Abuse

Dr Peter Harris, founding principal of Billanook College, was charged in 2019 with historical child sexual abuse offences. The allegations relate to his time at Haileybury College, Maryborough Christian Community College, and locations in Castlemaine and East Melbourne.

In NSW, civil claims for historical institutional abuse can be brought at any age, with no time limits. Survivors, families, or estates may pursue justice against institutions such as churches, schools, and youth centres.

Former Hobart teacher Keith Athol Bates-Willie has been found guilty on 14 charges of child sexual abuse spanning decades. We explain the verdict, key evidence, defence arguments, and what to expect as the Tasmanian Supreme Court prepares for sentencing.

The Keith Athol Bates-Willie trial details decades of alleged abuse at Tasmanian schools. We cover the allegations, defence response, and what to expect next as the jury prepares to deliberate in this significant historic abuse case.

Survivors have come forward with claims of child sexual abuse at Wagga Wagga institutions in the 1980s–90s. Learn about the allegations, legal developments, and the rights available to survivors under NSW law

After a Victorian childcare worker was charged with over 70 child sex offences, urgent concerns have been raised about systemic failures and the need for stronger national safeguards across early childhood education.

This article outlines abuse allegations at St Virgil’s College in Hobart during the 1970s–80s and invites survivors or witnesses to come forward for confidential legal advice on civil claims or redress alternatives

Witnesses are sought regarding abuse at Mosman Church of England Preparatory School between 1973 and 1978 involving former teacher Warwick Cole. All information will be treated confidentially. Your voice could help support survivors and assist ongoing legal investigations.

We are calling for witnesses from Tarlington Primary School NSW in the mid to late 1980s. Information about misconduct or abuse involving a maintenance worker may support a survivor’s legal case. All enquiries are treated with strict confidentiality.