ABC News – Australia ·australia ·2 hours ago

Survivors of institutional abuse in Queensland want this loophole closed

Queensland's Labor Party plans to introduce a private member's bill this week to address a legal loophole that hinders justice for institutional abuse victims. The move follows a 2024 High Court ruling that found the Catholic Church not vicariously liable for a priest's actions. Advocates argue the current law protects abusers and demands a unified response across all states.

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