Appeal frees insurer from costs of compensating Knox Grammar’s sexual abuse victims

Under a landmark appeal, the Uniting Church can no longer rely on its insurance with Allianz Australia to cover the...

10 February 2025

By Naomi Neilson

High Court upholds 25 years of ‘harsh’ precedent in historic abuse case

Despite how “harsh” it may seem, the High Court of Australia was unwilling to overturn 25 years of precedent to...

14 November 2024

By Naomi Neilson

Slaters files proceedings against WA Department of Education over alleged historical child sexual abuse

Plaintiff law firm Slater & Gordon has brought proceedings against the West Australian Department of Education over...

24 October 2024

By Kace O'Neill

Knowmore claims class action ‘pulling apart’ justice for abuse survivors

During an inquiry into the National Redress Scheme, community legal centre Knowmore said it is grappling with the...

02 August 2024

By Naomi Neilson

Child sexual abuse victim accuses law firm of negligence

A law firm was accused of negligently advising a victim of institutional child sexual abuse to settle his claim against...

31 July 2024

By Naomi Neilson

Senator, former barrister gives support to legal service ‘under attack’ by class action

The Greens justice spokesperson and former barrister David Shoebridge has voiced his support for the community legal...

23 July 2024

By Naomi Neilson

Legal service allegedly gave negligent advice to child sexual abuse victims

A Melbourne community legal service has been hit with a class action over allegations it took a “sausage factory...

19 July 2024

By Naomi Neilson

Drug-dealing government lawyer to be struck from roll

A Queensland prosecutor said he began using and dealing drugs to cope with the trauma of working with child sex...

12 June 2024

By Naomi Neilson

Precedent set for child sexual abuse victims

Survivors of childhood sexual abuse will face one less barrier to compensation following a landmark High Court...

03 November 2023

By Naomi Neilson

‘Nobody is above the law, including ministers of religion’

New laws have come into effect in Western Australia, making it a legal obligation for ministers of religion to report...

02 November 2022

By Jerome Doraisamy

Many aspects of sexual assault law are ‘broken and wrong’

In conversation with Grace Tame, Sydney lawyer Michael Bradley recently discussed the sexual assault legislative reform...

24 October 2022

By Jess Feyder

Tech companies ordered to report on how they address child sexual exploitation material

World-first legal orders by Australia’s eSafety Commissioner have required some of the world’s largest tech...

21 September 2022

By Jess Feyder

New laws to prioritise welfare of child sex abuse victims in making bail decisions

A bill has passed through Western Australia’s (WA) Parliament that will seek to ensure child victims of alleged...

12 September 2022

By Jess Feyder

Child sexual abuse legislation reform needed, finds report

A new report, produced with the assistance of a BigLaw special counsel, has found that legal protections for children...

01 August 2022

By Jess Feyder

New SA reform could mean increased justice for victims of child sexual assault

Victims of child sexual abuse in South Australia are hopeful that new law reform will pass this week, meaning they will...

17 November 2021

By Lauren Croft

NSW A-G continues law reform push for child abuse survivors, moves to criminalise acts against unborn children

Victims and survivors of institutional child abuse can now pursue increased compensation under new legislation that...

11 November 2021

By Lauren Croft

Strip searches used to disguise sickening sexual abuse of young offenders

The shocking revelations in last night’s 7:30 episode on ABC highlight the need to ensure legislation is effectively...

26 May 2021

By Jerome Doraisamy