Failed Catholic Church appeal paves the way for hundreds of survivors to sue for top ups
In 1996, a former altar boy known as WCB was paid $32,500 by the Catholic Church after he was repeatedly sexually abused by a Warragul
In 1996, a former altar boy known as WCB was paid $32,500 by the Catholic Church after he was repeatedly sexually abused by a Warragul
The Catholic Church’s private insurer spent more than $58 million paying out victims of child sexual abuse in the 2019-2020 financial year. According to its
In July 2020, Prime Minister Scott Morrison named and shamed institutions that had failed to join the National Redress Scheme. Afterward, the Minister for Families
The information in this article was sourced from the ABC’s article “Bob Montgomery sentenced to four years in prison for historic child sex offences” by
Cardinal George Pell has released a jailhouse memoir called Prison Journal: The Cardinal Makes His Appeal recounting the humiliation he experienced during his 404 days in
The information in this article was sourced from the Newcastle Herald’s article “Newcastle musician Daniel “Jimmy” Hanson pleads guilty to sexually and indecently assaulting 14
Court proceedings against 22-year-old swim teacher, Kyle Daniels, have continued with a video interview between police and one of Daniel’s underage victims. Nine young girls
William Wade has avoided prison time after admitting to covering up child sexual abuse and lying to police. Wade recognised his “reprehensible” failure to act,
The information in this article was sourced from the Sydney Morning Herald’s article “Lawyer denies Pell’s accuser ever received money for evidence” by Adam Cooper,
In July 2020, we contacted Federal Member for Newcastle Sharon Claydon regarding Centrelink delays holding up compensation clearances for victims of institutional child sexual abuse.
Image and information sourced from the Newcastle Herald. A 26-year-old teacher has been jailed in the Hunter after grooming and abusing her 14-year-old student. The
In July 2020, Gymnastics Australia engaged the Human Rights Commission (HRC) to complete an independent review of the organisation. The upcoming inquiry is expected to
Of the 6,875 survivors who told the Royal Commission about child sexual abuse in institutional contexts, 4,029 survivors were abused in religious institutions. Around 39%
Kelso Lawyers are seeking contact from former students who attended Christian Brothers Balmain from 1982 to 1984. If you have any knowledge of this teacher,
Kelso Lawyers are seeking contact from former students of Rockdale Primary School who attended from 1973 and 1974. If you went to the school at
The Morrison Government has revealed they will spend $610 million less on National Redress Scheme payments over the next two years. Under “major decreases in
Malka Leifer’s extradition case in Israel is about to conclude. Her case will be decided on the 21st of September, nine years since charges were
When you choose Kelso Lawyers, you’re not just choosing a team of experienced solicitors. You’re also choosing to enlist the help of passionate crusaders who
The Boys’ Brigade of New South Wales and the Australian Air League have signed up to the National Redress Scheme after being listed as one
At Kelso Lawyers, our prime directive is not about making a mountain of money. Our fees are the most reasonable in the country. We don’t
Predator “handbook” in circulation outlining how to target children during coronavirus lockdown Child abusers have created and circulated an online grooming manual describing how predators
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has a lot to answer for when it comes to the treatment of their servicewomen. From the Royal Australian Air
According to documents obtained by the ABC, sporting institutions can afford to join the National Redress Scheme but have “chosen not to”. Multiple sportspeople have
Kevin Jewell (Brother Dacian) – Possible Paedophile Offender In the 1960’s paedophiles were rife in the education system, regardless of whether the school was a
According to redacted pages from the Royal Commission’s findings which were released this week, the Royal Commission rejected Cardinal George Pell’s claim that he was
News Corp reports Cardinal George Pell is being investigated by Victorian Police regarding new child sexual abuse allegations dating back to the 1970s. The report
George Pell fled to Sydney within hours after he was acquitted by the High Court. He wasted no time taking the long, ten-hour drive to
Not since the days of the Lindy Chamberlain case has the Australian public been so divided over a criminal trial – but what happens now
The former financial controller of the Vatican and most senior Catholic Church official to be found guilty of child sexual assault, Cardinal George Pell, will
Mittagong Training School for Boys and Daruk Boys Home are two of the worst offending children’s homes in New South Wales – and no one
Open for business At Kelso Lawyers, we are following the Government’s advice about the Coronavirus. We have implemented all appropriate and sensible strategies to handle
Bishop Christopher Saunders has chosen to stand down while WA Police and the Vatican investigate allegations of historical child sexual abuse against him. WA Police
Former Scouts leader admits to watching porn with underage boys in his home Former Sydney Scout leader, Neale Valentine, was arrested at the Sydney International
Marist Brother and convicted child sex offender William Wade has pleaded guilty to covering up the paedophile activities of Brother Romuald (aka Francis Cable) and
Government will strip the charity status from churches who miss the National Redress Scheme deadline Minister for Families and Social Services, Ms Anne Ruston says
A 75-year-old man with leukaemia, heart disease and diabetes is seeking aggravated damages against the Christian Brothers for the child abuse he experienced at the
Father Thomas Mullen was a defrocked, disgraced, paedophile Catholic priest who died of cancer at the age of 80. But his recent funeral attracted hundreds
Frederick Brian Jones (News) Frederick Brian Jones is an 83-year-old art teacher. He has been charged with having sexual intercourse with a six-year-old student at
GEORGE PELL is “quietly confident” about his High Court appeal hearing, which is expected to take place around March 12-13. It is unclear how long
The Story Of Scouts NSW & Steven Larkins In 2013, Scouts Australia’s NSW branch was investigated by the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child
Over two weeks in 2015, the Royal Commission heard shocking evidence revealing the dark history of child sexual abuse and cover-ups at the prestigious Knox
Newcastle survivor says a damning report on Archbishop Philip Wilson was “vindication” Peter Creigh, a survivor of child sexual abuse in the Newcastle Diocese, has
When we browse the comments on our paedophile offender articles on Facebook, we see the same call to action over and over again – castration.
Mishandling of A Child Sexual Abuse Case Leads to David Hogg’s Overturned Conviction To the ordinary person, the strong police case against David Hogg looked
Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott filmed leaving George Pell’s prison A strong start to December for Tony Abbott: the Former Prime Minister was caught by
The North Coast Children’s Home in Lismore is one of the worst offending institutions in New South Wales. During the Royal Commission, several child abuse
This story was written by Joanne McCarthy and The Newcastle Herald. This story ‘Carl Stafford was a Marist Brother who left the order before molesting
Key points: Yes, we do ‘no win, no fee’ Most of our clients will keep at least 75% of their award No hourly rates. We
This story was written by Joanne McCarthy and The Newcastle Herald. This story ‘House of evil’ predator jailed until 2053 for crimes against boys first appeared on Newcastle
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care has acknowledged a convicted paedophile was present at Survivor Advisory Group meetings alongside victims of child
Shocking Hazing Rituals In The Australian Armed Forces Hazing rituals or ‘bastardisation’ have been a feature in many institutions for generations. This is the practice
The High Court has decided to hear Cardinal George Pell’s appeal against his conviction. Special leave to appeal was referred to the Full Court of
Will my Centrelink benefits stop when I get my compensation? Many survivors are anxious about the impact that a compensation payment may have on their
George Pell has landed a job at the Melbourne Assessment Prison. Pell is paid ten dollars a week to weed and water the small garden
Catholic Priest David Joseph Perrett Pleads Not Guilty July 2020 Update: David Joseph Perrett passed away on the 2nd July while awaiting trial for his
The Graeme Lawrence verdict has been handed down by the Newcastle District Court. He could serve up to 8 years jail for sexually abusing a
Survivors of psychological and serious physical abuse in Queensland institutions will now be able to sue for damages under state law reforms which aim to
“The old and tired judge fell asleep in full view of victims during hearings of the Royal Commission.” Can it get any worse? In the
Time is running out. If you miss the deadline the door will shut. Victims of serious violence and sexual abuse in the Army, Navy or
In 2018, Cardinal George Pell was the highest-ranking Catholic Church official to be charged with allegations of child sexual abuse. His case was covered extensively
Melbourne Archbishop says prison time preferable to breaking the seal of confession Melbourne Archbishop Peter Comensoli has claimed three years imprisonment would be preferable to
Note: As of the 7th April 2020 Pell is no longer guilty and has been released from prison and had his conviction quashed by the
The Victorian Court of Appeal has sent George Pell back to prison to serve out his sentence like every other prisoner in the system. This
The orphanage was established in 1885 to accommodate children transferred from St Joseph’s Orphanage in Bucasia, Queensland. Managed by the Sisters of Mercy, with priests
The Christian Brothers Australian wing has paid more than $213 million in child abuse payouts and legal fees over the last six years, throwing their
Vatican reaffirms priests don’t have to report abuse revealed in confession A document from the Vatican’s Apostolic Penitentiary says no government or law can force
Former Catholic Priest Vincent Ryan to return to jail Vincent Ryan abused children throughout the Hunter Region for decades. Under the watchful eye of the
The redress scheme has been a failure. There hasn’t been a single piece of positive press since the scheme launched on 1 July 2018. The
Offender: Frank Valentine Steve’s mother died when he was just nine. He was one of five children. His father was an alcoholic and couldn’t cope
Frank Valentine was a long-serving officer of the old Child Welfare Department. He joined the public service back in the days when training was done
Victims of institutional child sex abuse in Queensland can have their old Forde Scheme payments reviewed and topped up because of new laws. The Queensland
The Marist College in Burnie, Tasmania, is under fire again with new sexual abuse allegations. According to a letter obtained by the ABC, the principal
NSW Magistrate Graeme Bryan Curran has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a teenage boy nine times between 1981 and 1983. The boy was 13-years-old
Derryn Hinch’s Joint Select Committee has issued its first set of recommendations for fixing up the National Redress Scheme. The Committee condemned the Turnbull government
If there’s one thing that’s come from the recent sentencing of George Pell, it’s this: Just because it seems improbable that a person will sexually
Broadcaster Ray Hadley criticises John Howard & Tony Abbott for their support of George Pell Since Cardinal George Pell was charged with historical child sexual
UPDATE: As of 7th April 2020, George Pell’s conviction was overturned by the High Court of Australia. George Pell is no longer a convicted paedophile.
Pope Francis admits nuns were kept as sex slaves, nuns share their stories Pope Francis has revealed several nuns were being kept as sex slaves
Foster care abuse victims will soon be eligible for compensation The highest court in the United Kingdom has overturned a Court of Appeal decision, opening
Eight months after the National Redress Scheme was launched by the Australian Government, one thing has become abundantly clear – the Government does not want
We need to take paedophiles and perverts out of the neighbourhood For too long children in Australia have been at risk. They have been subject
Some of the worst child abuse happens in foster care. Children have been beaten, emotionally and verbally abused, sexually assaulted and harassed. On rural properties,
Former Archbishop of Adelaide Philip Wilson has appealed his conviction of concealing child sexual abuse. The Newcastle Local Court found the archbishop was told about
Tough new laws to bring offenders to justice in NSW now in effect As of December 1st, 2018, new child sexual abuse legislation has come
On October 22, Prime Minister Scott Morrison apologised to thousands of survivors of child sexual abuse, recognising the “dark, evil times” children suffered at the
For too long, paedophiles with sob stories have gotten away with light jail sentences. Thankfully, after the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual
“IF THEY GET WIND OF THIS WE COULD HAVE A REAL PROBLEM ON OUR HANDS” Institutions have been lying to victims of abuse in Australia
“Today, Australia confronts a trauma. An abomination, hiding in plain sight for far too long. Today, we confront a question too horrible to ask, let
As the reality of the Redress Scheme sets in, it becomes painfully obvious what victims of institutional abuse have to do to receive redress. The
Government department attempts to intimidate Peter Kelso over redress scheme Peter Kelso has received a long legal document from the Department of Social Services regarding
The great scandal of the Royal Commission into Child Sexual Abuse is the Government ignored many of its recommendations. Imagine that…five years, at a cost
The National Redress Scheme for victims of historic child sex abuse is attracting a lot of media attention. Many churches and government institutions responsible for
It is often said that if you want the truth, follow the money. Doing that with the National Redress Scheme reveals the real focus. Did
Nine months after the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse handed down its findings, the Catholic Church has rejected the recommendation to
Terminally ill man Paul Bradshaw has reached a landmark settlement of $1 million dollars in his case against Christian Brothers. Bradshaw was bravely prepared to
We need longer jail terms for paedophiles in NSW How many times do we read about another convicted paedophile getting off lightly when he is
NSW will make it easier for victims to sue churches and institutions By the end of the year, it will be a lot easier for
The Pope has accepted Archbishop Philip Wilson’s resignation two months after the 67-year-old was convicted of concealing the crimes of serial paedophile, Jim Fletcher, in
What Politicians Don’t Want You To Know About The National Redress Scheme The National Redress Scheme (the NRS) has passed through federal parliament and will
National Redress Scheme begins, allowing over 60,000 victims to seek compensation The National Redress Scheme has begun, giving 60,000 survivors of child sexual abuse the
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