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POSTED 12-02-2018
Paul de Jersey accused of conflict of interest over role in sex abuse law review
Queensland Governor and former chief justice Paul de Jersey has come under fire for perceived conflict of interest over his role in a legal review 20 years ago that recommended maintaining legal limitations for child sex abuse claims.
POSTED 06-02-2018
Statement on past mental health practices – The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists
"The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists commends the Queensland Government's acknowledgment of the past harmful mental health treatment of children in state care, and supports its commitment to meaningfully reconciling with all those affected."
POSTED 02-01-2018
Australian church, take abuse commission report seriously or risk irrelevance
"In Australia, the bishops have no place to hide. This Royal Commission has exposed the dysfunction and obfuscation that typified the hierarchy's approach to the scandal. It has revealed the parlous state of moral leadership from those purporting to be leaders of character and virtue. It has unravelled a history of hypocrisy, shame and corruption," Francis Sullivan, CEO Australia's Truth, Justice and Healing Council.
POSTED 14-12-2017
Final Sitting Opening Address by the Chair of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse
"The Commissioners thank each of the survivors who told us their story. ... Each survivor’s story is important to us. Their stories have helped us to identify what should be done to make institutions safer for children in the future. It has been a privilege for the Commissioners to sit with and listen to survivors. The survivors are remarkable people with a common concern to do what they can to ensure that other children are not abused. They deserve our nation’s thanks," The Hon. Justice Peter McClellan AM.
POSTED 04-12-2017
Australian Royal Commission itemises a 'National Tragedy'
"Sexual abuse of children has occurred in almost every type of institution in Australia where children lived or attended."
POSTED 29-10-2017
Rhonda gets justice for state's "worst case of child abuse"
Rhonda Trivett was sitting on her bed watching a movie on October 17 when she received a phone call she'd been waiting for since 1981.
"It was (Queensland Health Minister) Cameron Dick and (Child Safety Minister) Shannon Fentiman," Rhonda said.
POSTED 27-10-2017
Child sex abuse redress scheme to cap payments at $150,000 and exclude some criminals
The Federal Government has tabled a bill that would entitle victims of child sexual abuse in Commonwealth and Territory institutions up to $150,000 in compensation, but it excludes victims who have served time in jail.
POSTED 29-06-2017
George Pell charged with multiple child sex charges
Victoria Police Deputy Commissioner Shane Patton told a media conference in Melbourne this morning Cardinal Pell had been charged “with historical sexual assault offences” with “multiple complainants”.
He has been charged on summons to appear for a filing hearing at the Melbourne Magistrates Court on July 18.
POSTED 29-06-2017
Cardinal George Pell charged with at least three serious child sex offences
Cardinal George Pell, Australia's highest ranking Catholic, will face at least three serious child sex assault charges, including at least one count of rape.
Victoria Police has confirmed Cardinal Pell has been charged on summons over multiple allegations against multiple victims and is due to face Melbourne Magistrates Court on July 18 for a filing hearing.
POSTED 17-05-2017
Meet the taxi driver going back to his childhood for the chance to perform with the Royal Ballet
Paul Morewood is one of a group of Brisbaneamateur dancers taking part in We All Dance, a workshop series facilitated by the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) to coincide with The Royal Ballet's visit to Australia.
POSTED 11-04-2017
Catalyst for Renewal Incorporated – Where to from here?
An unreserved ‘call to action’ from Francis Sullivan, CEO of the Truth Justice and Healing Council. He calls on members of the Catholic Church to no longer be bystanders and to hold the church hierarchy to account for their “avoidance of the truth and a failed attempt to divert the public from the scale of the abuse and the depths to which Church officials had sunk as they tried to keep it hidden”.
POSTED 05-04-2017
Anti-DV advocate appointed Qld mediator
A well-known domestic violence prevention campaigner will lead the reconciliation process between the Queensland government and women inappropriately placed in a state asylum as children.
Article by Alexandra Patrikios, Australian Associated Press 4 April 2017
Queensland Government media statement 4 April 2017
POSTED 29-03-2017
Royal commission into sexual abuse: Issue of redress must be a priority, commissioner says.
Victims have waited too long for a response to their suffering and protection of children should be a top priority in Australia, says the chair of the royal commission into child sexual abuse.
