Abuse
A father’s fight for justice amidst the Victorian Inquiry into child abuse
The Victorian Inquiry into child abuse is reaching its final stages, with Cardinal George Pell due to present before the......
Inquiry into sexual abuse puts spotlight on whistleblowers
The special inquiry into the alleged cover-up of child sexual abuse began today, partially sparked by Detective Chief Inspector Peter......
John Laws forced to back down over sex abuse comments
Radio ‘shock jock’ John Laws was forced to interview a group representing adult survivors of child sex abuse after a......
Disabled children are at higher risk of being abused: new study released
Children with disabilities are at most risk of being abused and neglected. A new study by Children with Disability Australia......
Apology for abuse in defence force catches victims by surprise
Some victims were taken by surprise today when the Defence Minister Stephen Smith announced an inquiry into abuse in the......
Call for Indigenous commissioners to head up abuse investigation
A victim of sexual abuse has told The Wire that male and female Indigenous Australians should be among the commissioners......
Cardinal Pell says Church will cooperate with inquiry
After decades of campaigning by politicians, victims groups and various community groups a Royal Commission into child sex abuse was......
Royal Commission into church abuse: is it the best way forward?
The Federal government is under growing pressure to set up a royal commission into sex abuse within the Catholic Church,......
Catholic Church denies silencing victims
The Catholic Church has come under fire today from Victoria Police. In their submission to the Victorian Parliament Inquiry into......
Child Sex Offender Program Axed
A child sex offender treatment program that successfully halved the incidents of reoffending has been axed by the NSW Government.......