NEWS Headlines  (January 2014 through December 2015)

"Silent No More – a ground-breaking and positive Yeshivah Centre initiative", Melbourne, Manny Waks, November 18, 2015.

"Cardinal George Pell’s lawyers to grill two abuse victims during royal commission", Ballarat, VIC, Herald Sun, November 18, 2015.

"Court closes files to public on bishop’s alleged cover-up", Ballarat, VIC, The Australian, Katherine Towers, Tessa Akerman, November 18, 2015.

"Sex abuse victims struggle for justice in Brisbane's web of powerful interests", QLD, The Guardian, Joshua Robertson, November 16, 2015.

"Submissions published on risk of child sexual abuse in schools", Australia, Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, November 16, 2015.

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"Child abuse royal commission: Anglican Church to refund school fees to victims of sexual abuse at schools in Brisbane diocese", Brisbane, QLD, ABC News, Matt Eaton and Francis Tapim, November 14, 2015.

"The many trials of Cardinal George Pell", Australia, The Saturday Paper, Mike Seccombe, November 14, 2015.

"Warrant issued for former St Stanislaus' College priest", WA, Western Advocate, November 13, 2015.

"Catholic Church group raises concerns over Hunter region sexual abuse trials moving to Sydney", NSW, ABC News, Giselle Wakatama, November 13, 2015.

"Child abuse royal commission: Headmaster knew counsellor shared penis stories", QLD, Brisbane Times, Jorge Branco, November 13, 2015.

" 'We did not do enough to help you": Hollingworth apologises to abuse victims' [w/ video]”, QLD, 7 News AAP, November 13, 2015.

"Counsellor discussing student penis size did not alarm principal, inquiry hears", QLD, The Guardian, Joshua Robertson, November 13, 2015.

"Child abuse royal commission: Peter Hollingworth, former governor-general and Anglican Archbishop apologises to victims of paedophile teachers", QLD, ABC News, Allyson Horn and Donna Field, November 13, 2015.

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"Child abuse royal commission: Peter Hollingworth's apology in full", QLD, Brisbane Times, Peter Hollingworth, November 13, 2015.

"I failed abuse victims: Hollingworth", QLD, Daily Telegraph AAP, November 13, 2015.

"Peter Hollingworth before abuse commission", [w/ video]”, QLD, Brisbane Times, Jorge Branco, November 13, 2015.

"Royal Commission into child sex abuse continues", QLD, The Courier-Mail, David Murray, November 13, 2015.

"Community shock at arrest of popular Catholic priest on child sexual assault charge", NSW, ABC News, November 12, 2015.

"Child abuse royal commission: Headmaster didn't think fondling was criminal act [w/ audio]”, QLD, Brisbane Times, Jorge Branco, November 12, 2015.

"Child abuse royal commission: St Paul's principal was told 'a few things' about Kevin Lynch  [w/ audio]”, QLD, Brisbane Times, Jorge Branco, November 12, 2015.

"Child abuse royal commission: Hollingworth 'washed his hands' of complaints [w/ audio]”, QLD, Brisbane Times, Jorge Branco, November 12, 2015.

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"Royal Commission into child sex abuse continues", QLD, The Courier-Mail, Matthew Killoran, November 12, 2015.

"Clergy 'washed hands' of abuse complaints at Brisbane school, inquiry told [audio report]", QLD, ABC – PM, Thomas Oriti, November 12, 2015.

"Abolish restrictions on sexual abuse civil actions, Liberal MP Graham Jacobs says", WA, ABC News, Jacob Kagi, November 12, 2015.

"St Paul's counsellor victim wore a wire in bid to catch abuser, inquiry told", QLD, The Guardian, Australian Associated Press, November 11, 2015.

"Priest working as NSW police chaplain charged over alleged historical sex assault of 10-year-old girl", NSW, 9 News, November 11, 2015.

"Police chaplain charged over child sexual assault" NSW, Sydney Morning Herald, November 11, 2015.

"'Please don't do this': former student tells of sadistic sex abuse at St Paul's", QLD, The Guardian, Australian Associated Press, November 11, 2015.

"The trauma and catharsis sexual abuse victims experience during the royal commission [audio report]”, QLD, ABC News - Morning, Steve Austin, November 11, 2015.

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"School threatens ‘severe punishment’ to boys who reported abuse by convicted pedophile counsellor", QLD, Courier-Mail, Matthew Killoran, November 11, 2015.

"Priest arrested over alleged historical sexual assault - Narrandera", NSW, New South Wales Police Force, November 11, 2015.

"NSW priest charged over child sex assault", NSW, Sky News, November 11, 2015.

"Nicky Davis", Australia, Independent Australia, Nicky Davis, November 10, 2015.

"A small act to give abused children a voice", VIC, The Conversation, Chris Goddard, November 10, 2015.

"Paedophile convicted of molesting boys across three states denies he's 'delusional' as he claims many of the allegations made against him were baseless", QLD, Daily Mail (UK), November 10, 2015.

"Pedophile denies attraction to boys", QLD, The Australian, Alexandra Patrikios AAP, November 10, 2015.

"Child abuse royal commission: Headmaster was warned about paedophile teacher [w/ audio]", QLD, Brisbane Times, Jorge Branco, November 10, 2015.

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"Child sex abuse royal commission: Senior politician to be grilled over reference", QLD, Brisbane Times, Jorge Branco, November 10, 2015.

"Child abuse royal commission: Convicted paedophile who denied allegations labelled 'a disgrace'", QLD, ABC News, Donna Field, November 9, 2015.

"Former SA deputy premier says he was 'naive' to give paedophile a reference", QLD, The Guardian, Joshua Robertson, November 9, 2015.

"Former religion writer Graham Downie writes on fallible religious leaders", QLD, The Canberra Times, John Thistleton, November 9, 2015.

"Melbourne lawyer Alex Lewenberg facing sanctions over alleged comments to Jewish child sex abuse victim", VIC, Herald Sun, Shannon Deery, November 9, 2015.

"Child abuse royal commission: 'They called us liars' - mother", QLD, Brisbane Times, Jorge Branco, November 9, 2015.

"Child abuse royal commission: Abused St Paul's schoolboy told to 'stop lying'", QLD, Brisbane Times, November 9, 2015.

"Royal Commission into child sex abuse continues", QLD, Courier-Mail, Matthew Killoran, November 09, 2015.

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"Qld school, church dismissed me: victim", QLD, 7 News, Alexandra Patrikios, November 9, 2015.

"Child abuse royal commission: barrister asked victim not to mention Hollingworth [w/ video]”, QLD, Brisbane Times, Jorge Branco, November 9, 2015.

"Child abuse inquiry continues in Brisbane", QLD, 9 News AAP, November 9, 2015.

"Brisbane archbishop 'told abuse victim to ditch sinful path' of litigation, inquiry told", QLD, The Guardian, Australian Associated Press, November 8, 2015.

"Brisbane priest Andrew Johns defrocked over child exploitation material conviction", QLD, ABC News, November 7, 2015.

"Brisbane priest deposed from Holy Orders", QLD, Brisbane Times, November 7, 2015.

"Demons ruled abusive preacher", [w/ video]”, Perth, The West Australian, Tim Clarke, November 7, 2015.

“School boss won't confirm abuse knowledge”, The Australian AAP, Nathan Paull, November 06, 2015.

"Australia closer to abuse redress scheme", Australia, 9 News, November 5, 2015.

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"Paedophile ring member and former pastor Dawid Volmer jailed for sexual abuse of 13yo girl", WA, ABC News, Joanna Menagh, November 5, 2015.

"Paedophile jailed for abusing girl, 13 [w/ video]”, WA, The West Australia, Tim Clarke, November 5, 2015.

"WA man jailed for raping blindfolded girl", WA, 7 News, Angie Raphael, November 5, 2015.

"Perth pastor Dawid Volmer jailed over pedophile ring sex abuse of teen girl, 13", WA, Perth Now, November 5, 2015.

"Royal commission compiles disturbing profile of sex abuse", ACT, Sydney Morning Herald, Nick Toscano, November 5, 2015.

"My Alma Mater Has Been Exposed By The Royal Commission Into Child Sexual Abuse. Why Are They Acting Like It’s Business As Usual?", QLD, New Matilda, Ben Eltham, November 5, 2015.

"Former Brisbane Grammar headmaster says 'unlikely' he dismissed abuse claim", QLD, The Guardian, Joshua Robertson, November 4, 2015.

"Victim blasts Grammar School's culture of 'covering up'", QLD, Brisbane Times, Jorge Branco, November 4, 2015.

"Child abuse royal commission: Grammar school solicitor under fire [w/ audio]”, QLD, Brisbane Times, Jorge Branco, November 4, 2015.

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"Royal Commission into Child Sexual abuse: Maitland-Newcastle Catholic bishop backs federal help for victims", NSW, Newcastle Herald, Joanne McCarthy November 4, 2015.

"Victim blasts Grammar School's culture of 'covering up'", QLD, Brisbane Times, Jorge Branco, November 4, 2015.

"Child abuse royal commission: Grammar school solicitor under fire [w/ audio]”, QLD, Brisbane Times, Jorge Branco, November 4, 2015.

"Brisbane Grammar counsellor ritually abused students, royal commission told", QLD, The Guardian, Joshua Robertson, November 3, 2015.

"Child abuse royal commission: Father 'told principal' about sexual abuse of son at Brisbane Grammar School", QLD, ABC News, Louisa Rebgetz and Leonie Mellor, November 4, 2015.

"Child abuse royal commission: Parents drove 400km to meet headmaster", QLD, Brisbane Times, Jorge Branco, November 4, 2015.

"Child abuse royal commission: Former Brisbane Grammar School counsellor hypnotised, sexually abused boys during sessions, inquiry hears", QLD, ABC News, Leonie Mellor and Louisa Rebgetz, November 3, 2015.

"Child abuse probe to hear of complaints to headmasters [w/ video]”, QLD, Brisbane Times, Jorge Branco, November 3, 2015.

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"Child sex abuse inquiry: Former Brisbane Grammar School students to detail years of abuse", QLD, The Courier-Mail, Matthew Killoran, David Murray, November 03, 2015.

"Former G-G expected to be called before royal commission into sexual abuse [w/ video]”, QLD, SBS, Stefan Armbruster, November 3, 2015.

"Former Brisbane students come forward to royal commission into abuse", QLD, Brisbane Times, Jorge Branco, November 2, 2015.

"Child sex inquiry: ‘Skippy’ victims may be in hundreds" QLD, The Australian, Michael McKenna, November 2, 2015.

"Crime commission issues chilling child exploitation warning", QLD, Brisbane Times, Cameron Atfield, October 31, 2015.

“Movie Sneaks What 'Spotlight' respects about the church-scandal-breaking journalists and the actors who play them [w/ video]”, USA, Los Angeles Times, Glenn Whipp, October 30, 2015.

"PM 'should follow' ALP on redress: church", Australia, 9 News AAP, October 28, 2015.

"Labor promises $33m compensation scheme for child sexual abuse survivors", Australia, The Guardian, Shalailah Medhora, October 26, 2015.

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"Turnbull government yet to meet Catholic Church on abuse redress scheme", ACT, Sydney Morning Herald, Jane Lee, October 27, 2015.

"Labor to set up fund for victims of church abuse", Australia, Sydney Morning Herald, Mark Kenny, October 26, 2015.

"More child abuse survivors aged over 60 seeking help, support group says on Blue Knot Day", Australia, ABC News, Ursula Malone, October 26, 2015.

"Older survivors of child sex abuse tread long hard road in search of redress", Australia, The Guardian, Shalailah Medhora, October 26, 2015.

"More older Aussies calling abuse helpline", Australia, 9 News AAP, October 26, 2015.

"'I'm both a bishop, but also a survivor': Anglican church leader reveals he was groomed and sexually abused by senior clergymen as a teenager", Newcastle, NSW, Daily Mail, Leith Huffadine, October 26, 2015.

"I was abused by clergy: Anglican Bishop Greg Thompson tells of abuse as 19-year-old", Newcastle, NSW, Sydney Morning Herald, Joanne McCarthy, October 26, 2015.

"Newcastle community urged to work together in fallout from child sexual abuse revelations", Newcastle, NSW, ABC News, Robert Virtue, October 26, 2015.

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"Bishop leading charge against child sexual abuse admits he too was a victim", Newcastle, NSW, ABC News, Aaron Kearney, October 26, 2015.

"Newcastle Anglican priests speak out about their own childhood abuse, as Synod agrees on formal apology", NSW, ABC News, October 26, 2015.

"Commission's hands and tongues are tied", Australia, The Pickering Post, Larry Pickering, October 23, 2015.

"Survivor of alleged elite paedophile ring including former prime minister speaks out [w/ video]”, Sydney, news.com.au, Liz Burke, October 23, 2015.

"Political elite were part of paedophile ring, alleged victim Fiona Barnett claims", Sydney, Sydney Morning Herald, Rachel Browne, October 23, 2015.

"Victim of alleged paedophile ring claims she was abused at parties attended by political elite [w/ video]", Sydney, The Daily Telegraph, October 23, 2015.

"Prestigious school in spotlight at royal commission[audio report]”, ABC – PM, Tom Nightingale, October 22, 2015.

"Royal Commission: Child abuse allegedly covered up by Geelong Grammar for decades[audio report]”, VIC, ABC - The World Today, Jessica Longbottom, October 22, 2015.

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"New investigation called for into Wollongong priest abuse allegations", NSW, ABC News, Nick McLaren, October 22, 2015.

"Synod Briefs", Rome, The Irish Catholic, October 22, 2015.

"TJH Council: Days of Church investigating itself ‘must end’", Australia, The Record, October 22, 2015.

"Catholic brother to stand trial on 218 child sexual abuse offences", NSW, ABC News, October 21, 2015.

"Liberal senator Bill Heffernan says former prime minister a suspected paedophile [w/ video]", ACT, The Age,  Jane Lee, Ooctober 21, 2015.

"Bill Heffernan 'paedophile list' allegation: former royal commissioner James Wood hits back [w/ video]", ACT, Sydney Morning Herald, Jane Lee and Latika Bourke, October 21, 2015.

"Abuse survivors demand pedophile action [w/ video]”, ACT, Sky News, October 21, 2015.

"Malcolm Turnbull urged to investigation former prime minister paedophile claims by sex abuse survivors", ACT, news.com.au, October 21, 2015.

"Senator Bill Heffernan claims he has a police list which names 28 people, including a former prime minister, as suspected paedophiles", ACT, news.com.au, AAP, October 20, 2015.

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"Abuse inquiry ‘should investigate former PM for pedophilia’", ACT, The Australian, Sarah Martin, October 20, 2015.

"Anglican priest Campbell Brown found dead", QLD, Newcastle Herald, Joanne McCarthy October 20, 2015.

"Anglican priest discovered dead in home", NSW, The Morning Bulletin, Chris Calcino, October 20, 2015.

"Bishop calls for reflection after priest's death", NSW, ABC News, October 20, 2015.

"Pell to be at 'confronting' abuse inquiry", VIC, NT News AAP, October 20, 2015.

"Court hears Catholic teen molested by priest at Wollongong school", NSW, ABC News, Nick McLaren, October 19, 2015.

"Former Adass leaders could face charges", Melbourne, The Australian Jewish News, October 1, 2015.

"Public hearing into The Salvation Army (Southern Territory)", Adelaide, Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, October 1, 2015.

"Issues paper released into advocacy and support, and therapeutic treatment services", Australia, Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, October 1, 2015.

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"Churches could lose millions in tax breaks under radical national faith register plan", Australia, Herald Sun, Shannon Deery, September 30, 2015.

"New Child Protection Office Part of Archdiocese of Sydney Review", Sydney, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney, Catholic Communications, September 30, 2015.

"Church to fight child abuse in Sydney", Sydney, IOL News, Marcus Casey, September 30 2015.

"Australian Jewish school may be investigated for abetting flight of molester", VIC, Jerusalem Post, Sam Sokol, September 29, 2015.

“Many survivors around the world feel betrayed [comment]”, SNAP Australia, SNAPAustralia.org, Nicky Davis, September 28, 2015.

"Editorial suggesting paedophile priest’s sentence ‘seemed pointless’ ruled offensive", VIC, MuMBRELLA, September 28, 2015.

"Lifting the lid on Australia's child sex abuse", Melbourne, BBC News, Marie McInerney, September 27, 2015.

"Predator used remote control lock when abusing boys", QLD, Courier Mail, David Murray, September 27, 2015.

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"Catholic abuse victims ask for more from Pope Francis visit", Philadelphia PA, USA, The Fiscal Times, Sebastien Malo and Philip Pullella and Laila Kearney, September 26, 2015.

"A third disgraced prelate spends time with Francis", Philadelphia, PA, USA, Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests, Barbara Blaine, September 26, 2015.

"Pope Francis meets 9/11 victims’ families but ignores SNAP, insults 100,000 Catholic victims of Vatican crimes by John Paul II Pedophile Priests Army–JP2Army", USA, Paris Arrow, September 25, 2015.

"Child-sex inquiry to probe elite Brisbane schools’ cover-ups", QLD, The Australian, Hedley Thomas, September 26, 2015.

"Victim of child sexual abuse hoping Adelaide Archbishop will be forced to defend charge", SA, ABC News, September 26, 2015.

"Child sex abuse: States, territories challenge George Brandis on redress scheme", Australia, Sydney Morning Herald, Jane Lee, September 25, 2015.

"Catholic leaders told ACT abuse victim to 'forgive' father, police allege", ACT, The Canberra Times, Christopher Knaus, September 25, 2015.

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"Child abuse royal commission: Brisbane Grammar School reiterates apology to students as public hearing announced", QLD, ABC News, September 25, 2015.

"Catholic Archbishop Philip Wilson seeks permanent stay on charges of concealing child sexual abuse", SA, ABC News, David Marchese, September 25, 2015.

"Catholic Adelaide Archbishop Philip Wilson moves to stop criminal case over sexual abuse by colleague", SA, Herald Sun, AAP, September 24, 2015.

"Two tumultous years but little real progress for adult victims of child sexual abuse", Australia, The Stringer, Colin Penter, September 23, 2015.

"One man’s battle to lift the lid on evil: Cop who uncovered an unholy truth", VIC, Sunraysia Daily, Daniella White, September 22, 2015.

"The man Pope Francis should meet in Washington", Washington DC, USA, Yahoo!, Matt Bai, September 21, 2015.

"Congress should investigate the Catholic sexual abuse scandal", Washington DC, USA, Washington Examiner, David Clohessy, September 21, 2015.

"Welcome Recommendations on Redress", Australia, Insights, September 20, 2015.

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"Preliminary Royal Commission Findings Savage Chabad Child Sex Abuse, Coverups, Shunning And Harassment Of Victims, Rabbis' Lies", Australia, Failed Messiah, September 18, 2015.

"More jail time for Vic Christian Brother", VIC, Sky News, September 18, 2015.

"Paedophile Christian Brother Ted Bales has jail sentence increased after prosecution appeal", VIC, ABC News, September 17, 2015.

"Child sex abuse laws: Greens push to remove time limit on victims' damages claims", NSW, Sydney Morning Herald, Emma Partridge, September 17, 2015.

"Ex cop’s plea: Ryan hopes to tell Royal Commission of child sex abuse", VIC, Sunraysia Daily, Daniella White, September 17, 2015.

"Second Adass Israel School student to sue after $1m abuse payout", Melbourne, The Age, Patrick Hatch, September 17, 2015.

"$1m awarded to sex abuse victim", Melbourne, J-Wire, September 16, 2015.

"Malka Leifer: Melbourne woman awarded $1.27m in damages over ultra-Orthodox Jewish school abuse", Melbourne, ABC News, September 16, 2015.

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"Student granted $1 million payout from Jewish school after suing them for 'covering up' the sexual abuse she suffered at the hands of their female principal ", Melbourne, Daily Mail, Louise Cheer and Emily Crane, September 16, 2015.

"Melbourne Orthodox Jewish school ordered to pay $1.1m to abuse victim", Melbourne, The Guardian AAP, September 16, 2015.

"School ordered to pay student $1m for sex abuse", Melbourne, The Age, Patrick Hatch, September 16, 2015.

"Jewish school ordered to pay $1m to student sexually abused by runaway principal", Melbourne, Herald Sun, Shannon Deery, September 15, 2015.

"Catholic Church welcomes royal commission's call for national redress scheme for child sexual abuse victims", Australia, ABC News, Samantha Donovan, September 15, 2015.

"Child Sexual Abuse Victims Should Receive $4 Billion – Royal Commission", Australia, Pro Bono Australia,  Xavier Smerdon, September 15, 2015.

"Abuse redress already being tackled in SA", Sky News, September 14, 2015.

"Call for $4b sex-abuse compo plan", Australia, Daily Telegraph, Patrick Billings, September 14, 2015. 

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"National abuse redress 'best option'", Australia, Daily Mail AAP, September 14, 2015.

"Sex abuse royal commission: single national redress scheme recommended by commission", Australia, Sydney Morning Herald, Jane Lee and Rachel Browne, September 14, 2015.

"Report on redress and civil litigation released today", Australia, Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, September 14, 2015. 

"National child sexual abuse redress scheme needed, says royal commission", Australia, The Guardian, Helen Davidson, September 13, 2015.

"Child sex abuse royal commission: Catholic Church's Melbourne Response discouraged some victims from going to police, inquiry finds", VIC, ABC News, September 14, 2015.

"Cardinal George Pell scheme ‘discouraged abuse reporting’: Royal Commission report", VIC, news.com.au, Shannon Deery, September 14, 2015.

"Melbourne scheme not independent of church", VIC, Daily Mail AAP, September 14, 2015.

"Catholic Church's Melbourne Response criticised by royal commission", VIC, Sydney Morning Herald, Lucy Battersby, September 14, 2015.

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"Report into the Melbourne Response released", Victoria, Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, September 14, 2015.

"Royal Commission: Cranbrook praises principal's testimony at child sex abuse inquiry", Australia, Sydney Morning Herald, Eryk Bagshaw, September 14, 2015.

"Leaked emails reveal new child sex abuse controversy", Vatican City, Christian Today,  Ruth Gledhill, September 13, 2015.

"Salvation Army child sexual abuse at Eden Park home under spotlight at Royal Commiss", SA, The Courier Mail, Nigel Hunt, September 13, 2015.

"The church gave this paedophile priest a new parish, plus more victims", NSW, Broken Rites, September 13, 2015.

"Former Geelong Grammar School teacher jailed for sex abuse", VIC, The Age, Adam Cooper, September 11, 2015.

"Child abuse files shared 4000 times a day in Victoria", VIC, The Age, Nino Bucci and Chris Johnston, September 11, 2015.

"Australian bishop testifies on prevalence of child sex abuse in the church [Analysis]”, Australia, National Catholic Reporter, Kieran Tapsell, September 10, 2015.

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"German priest wants more action, transparency from Vatican to clear sex abuse cases", Germany, National Catholic Reporter, Christa Pongratz-Lippitt, September 10, 2015.

"Child sex abuse inquiry hears 4000th testimony", Australia, Newcastle Herald, Joanne McCarthy, September 10, 2015.

"Sex abuse inquiry: Former Geelong Grammar principal admits teacher accused of child sex abuse was paid to retire early[w/ video]”, VIC, The Age, Henrietta Cook, September 10, 2015.

"Royal Commission: Cranbrook headmaster knew about child sex abuse allegations[w/ video]”, VIC, Sydney Morning Herald, Eryk Bagshaw, September 10, 2015.

"Child abuse Royal Commission: Two former Geelong Grammar principals say they regret their handling of sexual abuse complaints", VIC, ABC News, Guy Stayner, September 10, 2015.

"Former principal of prestigious Geelong Grammar school describes the sexual abuse suffered by students as 'modest'", VIC, Daily Mail, Liam Quinn, September 10, 2015.

"Call for New Law on Reporting Child Sexual Abuse", Australia, Pro Bono Australia, September 10, 2015.

"Editorial: Child safety comes first", TAS, The Mercury, September 9, 2015.

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"Directions hearing for Case Study 33", Sydney, Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, September 9, 2015.

“Daryl McLure: Geelong Grammar abuse cover-up all too familiar [Opinion]”, VIC, Geelong Advertiser, September 07, 2015.

"Headmaster of one of Australia's top private schools 'paid a teacher who sexually abused a student for years to retire early to avoid an official complaint being lodged against him'", VIC, Daily Mail Australia, Lucy Mae Beers, September 7, 2015.

"Child sex abuse victim speaks about shame of Swan Homes orphanage", Perth, WA, PerthNow, Danielle Le Messurier, September 6, 2015.

"Boys were assaulted on their naked bottoms. But this priest, now in jail, is STILL a priest. Full story", Melbourne, Broken Rites, September 5, 2015.

"Ballarat child sex abuse victims consider boycott of Melbourne-based hearings", VIC, ABC News, Danny Tran, September 3, 2015.

"Aleph takes issue with Rabbi Telsner", Melbourne, J-Wire, September 3, 2015.

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"Oral submissions into Yeshivah Melbourne and Yeshiva Bondi", Melbourne, Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, September 3, 2015.

"Geelong Grammar should repay abuse victims' school fees, inquiry hears", VIC, The Guardian – AAP, September 2, 2015.

"Sex abuse royal commission: Geelong Grammar student has 'no memory' of repeated abuse at school", VIC, Sydney Morning Herald, Timna Jacks, September 2, 2015.

"Australian school attended by Prince Charles 'dismissed sexual abuse claims'", VIC, The Guardian, September 2, 2015.

"Timbertop like Lord of the Flies", VIC, Herald Sun, September 1, 2015.

"Head rabbi at Melbourne's Yeshivah Centre resigns over handling of sex abuse", Melbourne, ABC News, September 1, 2015.

"Senior rabbi quits amid sex abuse cover-up claims", Melbourne, Herald Sun, Shannon Deery, September 1, 2015.

"Sex abuse royal commission: Geelong Grammar chaplain tried to hypnotise students before sexually assaulting them", VIC, The Age, Henrietta Cook, September 1, 2015.

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"Dark underside of one of Australia's most prestigious schools exposed at Royal Commission [w/ video]”, Australia, 9 News, September 1, 2015.

"Govt to be handed abuse redress plan", Australia, Sky News, August 31, 2015.

"Kieran Tapsell On Vatican Blocking Bishops, Then: The Interview: Gayby Baby: Same Sex Families And Schools [w/ audio]”, Australia, ABC - Sunday Nights, Jennifer Fleming, August 30, 2015.

"Yeshivah Centre's (Melbourne) Rabbi Telsner must go [comment]”, Melbourne, Manny Waks, August 30, 2015.

"Heart attack kills Vatican child abuse defendant Jozef Wesolowski", Vatican City, Courier-Mail (Australia), August 29, 2015.

"Alcohol, beatings and sex predators: Inside Sunbury’s Salesian mansion of pure evil", VIC, Herald Sun, Shannon Deery, August 29, 2015.

"Paedophile priest found guilty of sex, physical assaults at Salesian College", VIC, The Age, A Cooper and M Russell, August 28, 2015.

"Prominent Catholic priest Father Julian Fox jailed for child sex crimes", Melbourne, Herald Sun, Shannon Deery, August 28, 2015.

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"David Volmer to face Perth District Court on pedophile ring charges", Perth, WA, The Australian, Kate Campbell, August 28, 2015.

"Why does it take victims of child sex abuse so long to speak up?", Australia, The Conversation, Michael Salter, August 27, 2015.

"Public hearing into Salvation Army (Southern Territory)", Adelaide, Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, August 25, 2015.

"Silence in the Catholic church may be its weapon of self destruction [comment]”, Australia, The Guardian, Kristina Keneally, August 25, 2015.

"Australia--Victims praise bishop for ‘rare honesty’ [comment]”, Sydney, Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests, David Clohessy, August 24, 2015.

"'Some popes gave out the wrong message', retired bishop tells sex abuse inquiry", Sydney, Sydney Morning Herald, Rachel Browne, August 24, 2015.

"Bishop critical of Pell on abuse response [w/ video]”, Sydney, Sky News, August 24, 2015.

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"Church did not want to know about abuse: bishop", Sydney, Central Telegraph, August 24, 2015.

"Child abuse royal commission: Former pope John Paul II handled allegations 'poorly', inquiry hears", Sydney, ABC News, Paul Donoughue, August 24, 2015.

"George Pell criticised by Catholic bishop as 'destroyer of unity' on child sex abuse", Sydney, The Guardian, Bridie Jabour, August 23, 2015.

"Soaring rates of mental illness, substance abuse for children in care: report", VIC, The Age, Jill Stark, August 23, 2015.

"Bishop to tell how church erred on abuse", Sydney, SBS AAP, August 21, 2015.

"Russian Orthodox Priest charged for committing offences against 15-year-old boy - SCC Sex Crimes Squad", Sydney, New South Wales Police Force August 20, 2015.

"Child safe training increases almost six-fold since royal commission announced", Australia, ABC News, Angela Lavoipierre, August 19, 2015.

"Retta Dixon home failed to protect children, royal commission finds", NT, The Guardian, Helen Davidson, August 19, 2015.

"Findings released into the Retta Dixon Home in Darwin", Darwin, NT, Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to

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Child Sexual Abuse, August 19, 2015.

"Sex abuse alleged at children's home", Perth, The West Australian, Liam Croy, August 18, 2015.

"Child sexual abuse royal commission: Working with children checks should be urgently strengthened and unified, report finds", Sydney, ABC News, Danuta Kozaki, August 17, 2015.

"Sweeping changes needed to ensure child safety: Royal Commission", Sydney, Sydney Morning Herald, Rachel Browne, August 17, 2015.

"Child checks for all religious leaders, inquiry recommends", Sydney, The Australian, Rick Morton, August 17, 2015.

"Working with Children Checks", Australia, Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, August 17, 2015.

"Australian diplomat's son in Tokyo St Mary's child sexual abuse story", Australia, Sydney Morning Herald, Simon Scott, August 16, 2015.

"Sex abuse Royal Commission: Church elder reveals seven men control Jehovah’s Witness teachings", Australia, The Daily Telegraph, August 14, 2015.

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"Jehovah's Witness leader testifies from Toowoomba", Australia, The Chronicle, Tara Miko, August 14, 2015.

"Senior Jehovah's Witness Geoffrey Jackson says church might offer compensation to alleged abuse victims", Australia, Sydney Morning Herald, Rachel Browne, August 14, 2015.

"Abuse redress depends on God: Jehovah's", Australia, 9 News, Annette Blackwell, August 14, 2015.

"Statement Regarding Tzedek bringing Dr. Goldwasser to Australia by Josh Bornstein, President of Tzedek:", Melbourne, Tzedek, August 14, 2015.

"Rabbi Meir Shlomo Kluwgant forced to stand down over intimidating child sex abuse victims returns to teaching", Melbourne, Herald Sun, Shannon Deery, August 13, 2015.

"Doctor who tried to cure homosexuality to speak at Australian child sex abuse victim event", Melbourne, Sydney Morning Herald, Kate Aubusson, August 13, 2015.

"Plan for victims’ redress scheme", VIC, PS News, August 12, 2015.

"New way to engage with Royal Commissions in real time", Australia, iWire, Alex Zaharov-Reutt, August 11, 2015.

"Flawed report denies justice to clergy-sex victims", VIC, The Age, Judy Courtin, August 10, 2015.

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"EXCLUSIVE: The sordid truth behind Australia's worst paedophile ring: The girl, 13, 'forced into sex slavery by her own father' and the 'God-loving' pastor who gave her amyl nitrate before raping her", Perth, Daily Mail, Daniel Piotrowski, August 10, 2015.

"Legal action threat against abuse inquiry", Australia, 9 News AAP, August 10, 2015.

"Knox headmaster's failure to volunteer information not a crime, inquiry hears", Australia, The Guardian AAP, August 10, 2015.

"Church abused stands strong with Van Ryn victims", Gega, NSW, Bega District News, Ben Smyth, August 10, 2015.

"Jehovah's Witness Church must change after Royal Commission hearings [OPINION, w/ video]", Australia, ABC - The Drum, Paul Grundy, August 10, 2015.

"Jehovah's boss to appear at abuse inquiry", Sydney, SBS, AAP, August 10, 2015.

"Pell should take Ballarat stand: Andrews", Melbourne, Daily Mail, AAP, August 7, 2015.

"Marist Brothers' apology to victim who ‘stepped out of the shadows’", NSW, Newcastle Herald, Joanne McCarthy, Aug. 7, 2015.

"Cleric suspected of child abuse in US jailed in Australia", Melbourne, The Public Opinion, July 24, 2015.

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"Catholic Brother Bernard Hartman jailed for three years over sex attacks on children in 1970s and 1980s", Melbourne, Herald Sun, Padraic Murphy, July 24, 2015.

"Jail for Catholic brother over Vic abuse", Melbourne, Sky News, July 24, 2015.

"Sex abuse victims expect to be let down by commission evidence", Melbourne, The Australian, John Ferguson, July 23, 2015.

"Character evidence will be produced in case against Philip Wilson", Newcastle, NSW, ABC News, July 22, 2015.

"Ballarat hires QC for Ronald Mulkearns in pedophile priest case", Ballarat, VIC, The Australian, Tessa Akerman, July 22, 2015.

"Abuse crime laws must target institutions", Australia, 9 News, July 20, 2015.

"Paedophilia and the Vatican", NSW, Red Flag, Robert Austin, July 18, 2015.

"60 Minutes investigates alleged Westminster paedophile network [w/ video]”, Australia, News.com.au, Ross Coulthart, July 20, 2015.

 "Westminster paedophile scandal: Tory minister Leon Brittan 'liked boys to dress in women's underwear' [w/ video]", UK, International Business Times, Ewan Palmer, July 20, 2015.

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"SNAP Update, Australian Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse is Off to an Impressive Start", USA, Hamilton and Griffin on Rights, Guest Blog, July 20, 2015.

"Child sexual abuse claims no longer subject to limitation periods in Victoria", Victoria, Lexology, Gadens Lawyers, July 16 2015.

"Child sex abuse: Criminally liable institutions could be ordered to pay compensation", Australia, Sydney Morning Herald, Jane Lee, July 17, 2015.

"Research report into sentencing for child sexual abuse in institutional contexts released", Australia, Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, July 17, 2015.

"National Child Abuse Redress Scheme ‘Complicated’", Australia, Pro Bono, July 16, 2015.

"Institutions need to be accountable for child abuse under their care: RC Chair [audio report]", Perth, ABC – AM, Bridget Brennan, July 15, 2015.

"Malka Leifer: Former Melbourne Jewish school principal wins further delay in fight against extradition from Israel on abuse allegations", Melbourne, ABC News, Sophie McNeill, July 16, 2015.

"Female Jewish principal who fled to Israel after being accused of child sex abuse claims she is 'psychotic and stressed' as she fights extradition to Melbourne", Melbourne, Daily Mail, Emily Crane and Sarah Dean, July 15, 2015.

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"Evangelical church failed WA sexual abuse victim", Perth, news.com.au, July 12, 2015.

"Lismore priest arrested 90 minutes before Crescent Head tribute over historic child sex allegations", NSW, Daily Telegraph, Ashlee Mullany, July 11, 2015.

"Catholic brother who taught at North Catholic faces sentencing in Australia for sexual assaults",  USA, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Peter Smith, July 10, 2015.

"OH--PA--Cleric who worked in Dayton and Pittsburgh abused girl with turkey baster", Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests, July 9, 2015.

"US child molester would be a soft target in jail, court told", Melbourne, Herald Sun, Shannon Deery, July 8, 2015.

"Catholic brother a brazen offender who grossly abused his child victims, Melbourne court hears", Melbourne, ABC News, July 8, 2015.

"Paedophile Catholic brother underwent psycho-sexual therapy", Melbourne, The Age, Mark Russell, July 8, 2015.

"Archbishop Fisher: Australian critics want Cardinal Pell ‘humiliated’", Rome, Crux, John L. Allen Jr., July 2, 2015.

"Man claims sadistic sex abuse[w/ video]”, WA, The West Australian, Amanda Banks, July 2, 2015.

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"George Pell deserves the same justice we all demand", VIC, Herald Sun, Greg Craven, June 30, 2015.

"Signing deal goes against church wishes, says parent", SA, The Australian, Meredith Booth, June 30, 2015.

"Royal Commission into child sexual abuse: children in care denied access to their own files", NSW, Sydney Morning Herald, Paul Bibby, June 29, 2015.

"Lismore Marist Brothers child sex abuse case wait continues", NSW, Northern Star, June 29, 2015.

"Passport proves Cardinal George Pell’s point", VIC, The Courier Mail, June 27, 2015.

"Powerful portrait of clergy sexual abuse survivor entered into Archibald", VIC, The Courier, Melissa Cunningham, June 26, 2015.

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"Ex-priest faces 26 sex charges", NSW, Northern Daily Leader, Ken Grimson, June 26, 2015.

"Thornbury Bookstore murder of Maria James: priest Anthony Bongiorno cleared", WA, Perth Now, Tom Minear, June 26, 2015.

"Sydney Catholic Diocese Sends Letter Warning Businesses To Not Support Gay Marriage", Sydney, Star Observer, Julie Greksa, June 26, 2015.

"Remaining submissions for redress consultation paper published", Canberra, Royal Commission into Institutional Response to Child Sexual Abuse, June 26, 2015.

"New hope for clergy abuse survivors", VIC, The Courier, Matthew Dixon June 26, 2015.

"Former DPP Nicholas Cowdery accuses NSW police of collusion with Catholic Church", Canberratimes.com.au, Joanne McCarthy, June 23, 2015.

"OPINION: Bishop’s actions speak volumes", NSW, Newcastle Herald, Sean Tynan June 29, 2015.

"Gabriel Wingate-Pearse: Compassion, and so on", Newcatle, Newcastle Herald, Gabriel Wingate-Pearse, June 22, 2015.

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"Inspector Beth Cullen failed to investigate child sex abuse allegations, Police Integrity Commission finds", NSW, ABC News, Lorna Knowles, June 19, 2015.

"Stop the silence: Terry Skippen, victim, survivor of paedophile Brother Romauld", NSW, Newcastle Herald, Joanne McCarthy, June 18, 2015.

"Sydney’s Jewish community taking action to detect child sex abuse in wake of Royal Commission findings", Melbourne, Daily Telegraph, Robbie Patterson, June 18, 2015.

"Paedophile Brother Francis Cable jailed over sexual abuse of Marist Brothers students", NSW, Sydney Morning Herald, Paul Bibby, June 18, 2015.

"The frail monster with a walking stick: Victims cheer as Catholic teacher is jailed for at least eight years for horrific abuse during 15-year reign of terror", NSW, Daily Mail, Belinda Grant Geary, June 18, 2015.

"Former Marist Brother William Cable jailed for sexually abusing schoolchildren", NSW, ABC News, Emily Laurence, June 18, 2015.

"Victims’ symposium to be held in Perth next month", Perth, MICE BTN, June 17, 2015.

"Bishop horrified: 'We can’t have mates looking after mates'", Newcastle, NSW, Newcastle Herald, Joanne McCarthy, June 17, 2015.

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"Archbishop Philip Wilson: More than 40 witnesses named in brief of evidence", NSW, Newcastle Herald, Gabriel Wingate-Pearse, June 17, 2015.

"Anglican bishop apologises for child sexual abuse and cover-ups", Newcastle, NSW, ABC News, June 16, 2015.

"Guest Blog: BishopAccountability.Org Update, Will New Vatican Tribunal Provide Retrospective Justice?", USA, Hamilton and Grffin on Rights, Terry McKiernan, June 15, 2015.

"Royal Commission considers cover-up", NSW, Newcastle Herald, Joanne McCarthy June 12, 2015

"Vatican tribunal puts bishops in line for sacking", Vatican City, New Zealand Herald, June 12, 2015.