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‘Thunderous applause’ as vicarious liability laws pass Victoria’s upper house

Vicarious Liability Laws Pass Title: ‘Thunderous applause’ as vicarious liability laws pass Victoria’s upper house Author: Eden Hynninen Publisher: ABC Date: 18FEB2026 In short: The Vicarious Liability Bill passed through Victoria’s upper house unopposed yesterday, reversing a High Court decision that found the Catholic Church could not be sued for the actions of a priest.

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February 18, 2026 No Comments
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High Court ruling changes legal landscape in abuse cases

AA vs RCC Title: High Court ruling changes legal landscape in abuse cases Author: Michael Cook Publisher: The Catholic Weekly Date: 17FEB2026 In a landmark decision handed down on 11 February, the High Court of Australia has expanded the scope of the Catholic Church’s liability in sexual abuse cases.   When he was 13 years

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February 18, 2026 No Comments
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New York Catholic Church agrees to mediation for 1,300 sexual abuse claims

1300 Sexual Abuse Claims Title: New York Catholic Church agrees to mediation for 1,300 sexual abuse claims Author: Daniel Trotta Publisher: Reuters Date: 09DEC2025 Summary Companies Mediator who helped settle record L.A. case to reprise role in New York Attorney for accusers says archdiocese finally giving in to pressure Archdiocese says efforts to pay victims complicated

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December 9, 2025 No Comments
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NCR first exposed Catholic Church’s sex abuse scandal 40 years ago this month

NCR exposed Catholic Church Title: NCR first exposed Catholic Church’s sex abuse scandal 40 years ago this month Author: Ryan Di Corpo Publisher: National Catholic Reporter (NCROnline) Date: 19JUN2025 Forty years ago this month, readers of the National Catholic Reporter first learned through a series of three articles about a dark secret in the Catholic

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June 19, 2025 No Comments
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New Jersey can have a grand jury investigate clergy sex abuse allegations, state high court rules

New Jersey Grand Jury Title: New Jersey can have a grand jury investigate clergy sex abuse allegations, state high court rules Author: Mike Catalini Publisher: AP News (Associated Press) Date: 17JUN2025 TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey can have a grand jury examine allegations of clergy sexually abusing children, the state’s Supreme Court ruled Monday,

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June 17, 2025 No Comments
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Child abuse survivors pay tribute to Victorian detective Denis Ryan

Hero Denis Ryan Dies Title: Child abuse survivors pay tribute to Victorian detective Denis Ryan Author: Tyrone Dalton Publisher: ABC News Date: 03JUN2025 In short: Former Victoria Police detective Denis Ryan has died in Mildura, aged 93. Mr Ryan was driven from the police force in 1972 after his superiors stopped him from charging paedophile

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June 4, 2025 No Comments