Catholic Church joins redress scheme for child sex abuse victims

The Catholic Church has confirmed it will join the national redress scheme for survivors of child sexual abuse.

Catholic Church

Source: AAP

The Catholic Church has announced it will sign up to the $3.8 billion compensation scheme for victims of institutional child sex abuse. 

The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference (ACBC) and Catholic Religious Australia (CRA) confirmed on Wednesday the church will enter the scheme when it becomes possible under national legislation.


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