Taxpayers Face Millions in Costs for Abuse Survivors if Christian Brothers Go Bankrupt

Australian taxpayers could be liable for millions of dollars in compensation to child abuse survivors if the Catholic Christian Brothers order, which has a history of abuse, declares bankruptcy.

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Taxpayers could pay millions to abuse survivors if Christian Brothers goes bankrupt, court documents reveal

Catholic order with a record of child abuse could be subject to hundreds of redress claims worth up to $65m Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Australian 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, ...

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Taxpayers Face Millions in Costs for Abuse Survivors if Christian Brothers Go Bankrupt

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Taxpayers could pay millions to abuse survivors if Christian Brothers goes bankrupt, court documents reveal

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