Australian taxpayers may be on the hook for a staggering $65 million in compensation to hundreds of victims of child abuse at the hands of the Christian Brothers, a Catholic order with a disturbing history of misconduct. According to new court documents, the order's financial woes have left it unable to pay out survivors, sparking concerns that the Australian government will be forced to step in and cover the costs. The Christian Brothers have a long-standing reputation for child abuse, with numerous cases of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse reported over the years. If the order's assets are seized and sold off, the funds may not be sufficient to meet the demands of the hundreds of victims seeking redress.
Catholic order with a record of child abuse could be subject to hundreds of redress claims worth up to $65mFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralian taxpayers could be forced to cover up to $65m in payouts to hundreds of abuse victims when a failing arm of the Catholic church disappears, new court documents reveal.Last month, the Christian Brothers, a Catholic order with a shocking record of child abuse, informed a court it was going broke and would not be able to afford to pay out survivors. Continue reading...
