News and media releases

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COVID-19 update for Perth office

To comply with current Western Australian Health directives our Perth office will be closed for

National Apology community events

The National Apology will be televised live throughout Australia and with state and territory events

Legal support services to help survivors of institutional child sexual abuse access redress

Survivors of institutional child sexual abuse will have access to legal support services to help

Legislation introduced for the Commonwealth Redress Scheme

The Turnbull Government today took an historic and critical step towards providing justice to survivors

Commonwealth Redress Scheme for Survivors of Institutional Child Sexual Abuse

The Turnbull Government’s redress scheme for survivors of child sexual abuse in institutional settings is

Budget guarantees ongoing legal help for survivors of child sexual abuse

The Government’s decision to provide further funding for knowmore means the legal needs of survivors

Western Australia – Limitation period to go for child abuse victims

Laws to remove limitation periods for victims of child sexual abuse to take civil action

The Christian Brothers order has finally been forced to face their secret sins

It was rule 85 that stated the most obvious: Brothers must not fondle their pupils.