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Catholic church opposes ACT's decision to compell

South Australia is set to become the first state to legally compel clergy to report child sex abuse revealed in confessions.

Source: AFP

Good Morning Australia interviewed Father Elie Nakhoul for the view of Catholic Church on the recent move by ACT to compel clergymen to reveal potential child sexual abuse during confession.



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