child abuse

‘Long-awaited breakthrough’: Lawyers welcome Victoria’s new vicarious liability laws
New Victorian laws will expand the definition of vicarious liability for child abuse, which will effectively overturn...
26 February 2026
By Carlos Tse
Landmark High Court ruling holds churches liable for child abuse
The High Court has handed down a landmark and long-awaited ruling that has determined that churches can be held...
12 February 2026
By Grace Robbie
Sydney barrister charged over alleged child abuse material, ‘disturbing’ chats with minors
A Sydney-based criminal barrister has been charged with possessing child abuse material, with police alleging he...
22 January 2026
By Grace Robbie