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George Pell’s death could renew distress for Ballarat’s child abuse survivors

George Pell’s Death Title: George Pell’s death could renew distress for Ballarat’s child abuse survivors Author: Benita Kolovos Publisher: The Guardian Date: 12JAN2023 ‘Sense of quiet’ in town which has the unfortunate distinction of being a hotspot of historic sexual abuse by Catholic clergy. As the Vatican announced the death of Australia’s most senior Catholic,

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January 12, 2023 No Comments
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Opinion

THREAD, BREAKING: Det Sgt Kevin Carson of Ballarat

Kevin Carson Police Medal Title: THREAD, BREAKING: Det Sgt Kevin Carson of Ballarat Author: Louise Milligan Publisher: Twitter Date: 26JAN2021 THREAD, BREAKING: Det Sgt Kevin Carson of Ballarat, who tirelessly investigated the scourge of clergy abuse in his community & terrible suicide toll, today receives an Australian Police Medal. I can think of no-one more

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January 26, 2021 No Comments
George Pell

‘Why didn’t he help those little boys?’: how George Pell failed the children of Ballarat

Pell Survivors Demand Laicization Title: ‘Why didn’t he help those little boys?’: how George Pell failed the children of Ballarat Author: Melissa Davey Publisher: The Guardian Date: 08MAY2020 The cardinal maintains he didn’t know about the Victorian town’s notorious paedophile priests, a claim the royal commission found ‘implausible’ “Why isn’t all of Australia talking about what

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May 9, 2020 No Comments
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Child Abuse Royal Commission

Case Study 28: Catholic Church authorities in Ballarat

George Pell Royal Commission Title: Case Study 28: Catholic Church authorities in Ballarat For more information visit: https://www.childabuseroyalcommission.gov.au/case-studies/case-study-28-catholic-church-authorities-ballarat

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May 7, 2020 No Comments
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Final Reports and Publications

Report Of Case Study No. 28 Catholic Church authorities in Ballarat

Commission Redacted Report Ballarat Title: Report Of Case Study No. 28 Catholic Church authorities in Ballarat Chair: The Hon. Justice Peter McClellan AM Commissioners: Justice Jennifer Coate and Mr Andrew Murray Publisher: Commonwealth of Australia Royal Commission Into Institutional Response to Child Sexual Abuse Date: Nov 2017 Table of contents Preface 4 1 Introduction 2

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April 12, 2020 No Comments
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Final Reports and Publications

Ballarat Royal Commission report could be released ‘within weeks’, says Attorney-General

Ballarat Royal Commission Pell Title:  Ballarat Royal Commission report could be released ‘within weeks’, says Attorney-General Author: Alex Ford with Jolyon Attwooll Publisher: The Canberra Times Date: 10APR2020 The federal Attorney-General, Christian Porter, said redactions to a key piece of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse’s final report could be lifted

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April 10, 2020 No Comments
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George Pell

Cardinal Pell’s acquittal stirs abuse survivor memories in Ballarat hometown

Pell Belinda Coates Ballarat Title: Cardinal Pell’s acquittal stirs abuse survivor memories in Ballarat hometown Publisher: Channel News Asia (CNA)/ Reuters/jt Date: 09APR2020 MELBOURNE: A thick line of black tape obscures Cardinal George Pell’s name on a board lauding ordained alumni of St Patrick’s College in the Australian town of Ballarat as coloured ribbons flutter

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April 9, 2020 No Comments
George Pell

The true legacy of the rapist George Pell

Rest In Peace Stephen Title: The true legacy of the rapist George Pell Author: Louise Milligan Publisher: The Monthly Date: September 2025 As the Catholic Church finds a new legal defence against child sexual abuse charges, disgust with the late cardinal George Pell’s glorification has now led some of his own victims to come forward

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September 2, 2025 No Comments
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News

Injustice for priest’s victim-survivors despite death

Injustice Despite Ridsdale’s Death Title: Injustice for priest’s victim-survivors despite death Authors:  Adrian Black and Melissa Meehan Publisher: Australian Associated Press (AAP) Date: 18FEB2025 The death of Australia’s worst pedophile priest could contribute to trauma for victim-survivors, advocates say, with concerns a recent court decision may further deny them justice. Gerald Ridsdale, convicted of abusing

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February 20, 2025 No Comments
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Statement on the Death of Gerald Ridsdale 18th February 2025

Gerald Ridsdale Death Title: Statement on the Death of Gerald Ridsdale 18th February 2025 Author: LOUD Fence Inc. Publisher: Facebook Date: 18FEB2025 LOUD fence Inc.: Today, we acknowledge all of Gerald Ridsdale’s victims—those who have bravely spoken out and those who have remained silent. We extend our deepest compassion to all victim-survivors, knowing that this

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February 18, 2025 No Comments