News and media releases

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George Pell’s appeal case begins today

Today, George's Pell’s lawyers will be seeking permission for the Supreme Court of Victoria to consider his appeal.

Former senior bureaucrat Frank Valentine sentenced to 22 years jail

A former senior Hunter Department of Youth and Community Services manager has been sentenced to 22 years jail for serious child sex offences against six vulnerable teenagers.

Proposed mandatory reporting legislation extending to ministers of religion to be put before WA Parliament

The West Australian Government has announced it will amend the Children and Community Services Act 2004 to require ministers of religion to report child sexual abuse, including where they have gained this knowledge through religious confession. The amendment is yet to pass through the West Australian Parliament.

Latest institutions to join the National Redress Scheme

The National Redress Scheme has released an update Latest institutions to join the National Redress Scheme - May 2019.

Law Week 2019: Hear more about the work of Knowmore

To mark Law Week 2019 (May 13 - May 17), we’ve asked some of the lawyers from our legal team to explain the work of Knowmore and what it is like to work here.

Pope Francis – new directive to instruct compulsory reporting of abuse but not to authorities

Thursday May 9, 2019, Pope Francis issued a papal 'law' obligating officials in the Roman Catholic Church worldwide to report cases of clergy sexual abuse — and attempts to cover it up — to their superiors.

Latest institutions to join the National Redress Scheme – May 2019

The National Redress Scheme has released an update Latest institutions to join the National Redress Scheme - May 2019.

Latest news from the National Redress Scheme – April 2019

The National Redress Scheme has released an update on its progress and recent changes to its service delivery - April 2019.

Media Release from Minister for Social Services Paul Fletcher: $22.5m for Centre for Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse

The Federal Government has announced $22.5 million in the 2019-20 Federal Budget towards the establishment of the National Centre for the Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse.

Latest institutions to join the National Redress Scheme

The National Redress Scheme has released an update Latest institutions to join the National Redress Scheme - March 2019.

Sentencing remarks by County Court Chief Judge Peter Kidd – George Pell

Transcript of sentencing remarks by County Court Chief Judge Peter Kidd re George Pell.

You’re invited: 2019 Melbourne Health, Justice and Ageing Seminar

Knowmore, alongside Health Justice Australia, Eastern Community Legal Centre, Federation of Community Legal Centres and Justice Connect are supporting the 2019 health, justice and ageing seminar.