Victorian Government delivers formal apology to survivors of Puffing Billy
This week, the Victorian Government delivered a formal apology in Parliament to those people who suffered childhood sexual abuse in connection with the Puffing Billy railway and other railway bodies.
Update from the National Redress Scheme – Recent progress and institutions that have joined
The National Redress Scheme has released an update on its progress and recent changes to its service delivery - November 2019.
An update from the National Redress Scheme – October 2019
The National Redress Scheme has released an update on its progress and recent changes to its service delivery - October 2019.
Interview with Knowmore’s Executive Officer Warren Strange and Knowmore’s Director of Client Services Amanda Whelan on 612 ABC Brisbane
Knowmore’s Executive Officer Warren Strange and Knowmore’s Director of Client Services Amanda Whelan were interviewed by Rebecca Levingston on 612 ABC Brisbane on the one-year anniversary of the National Apology to the victims and survivors of institutional child sexual abuse.
Anniversary of the National Apology
On this day, Knowmore acknowledges the first anniversary of the national apology to victims and survivors of institutional child sexual abuse.
New mandatory reporting laws passed in Tasmania
Last week, the Criminal Code and Related Legislation Amendment (Child Abuse) Bill passed the Tasmanian Legislative Council.
Children Legislation Amendment Bill 2019 passes Vic Parliament – religious ministries must now report abuse
Religious and spiritual leaders in Victoria must report child abuse to the authorities, even if it was heard in the confessional, under historic new laws passed in the Victorian Parliament last week.
Victorian Court of Appeal dismisses George Pell’s appeal against child sex abuse convictions
Early today, the Victorian Court of Appeal has dismissed Cardinal George Pell's appeal against his child sex abuse convictions. Pell has lost his appeal by a majority of 2-1 from a panel of three Judges.
George Pell’s appeal against his child sex abuse convictions will be decided on Wed 21 August
George Pell's case has been closely followed by large numbers of survivors of child sexual abuse in Australia and overseas. The final appeal judgment will be handed down on Wednesday, August 21.
Latest institutions to join the National Redress Scheme.
The National Redress Scheme has released an update Latest institutions to join the National Redress Scheme - August 2019.
ABC News: A NSW child sexual abuse survivor and Greens MP call for same legal rights as other states
A New South Wales survivor of child sexual abuse, along with Greens MP David Shoebridge, have called for the state's law to change to allow abuse survivors access to fairer compensation.
Knowmore welcomes lifting deeds of release for abuse survivors
Proposed new legislation is set to be introduced by the Andrews Government in Victoria, which will allow survivors of institutional abuse to apply to the courts to overturn unfair historical compensation payments under new reforms.