Church Has "Nothing to Hide" on Abuse Inquiry

By Chip Le Grand and Pia Akerman
The Australian
April 14, 2012

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/church-has-nothing-to-hide-on-abuse-inquiry/story-fn59niix-1226326238388

THE Catholic Church says it has "nothing to hide" if the Victorian government establishes an independent inquiry into its treatment of sexual abuse victims.

The church was also prepared for its priests to be subject to the same mandatory reporting laws as govern teachers, doctors and other professionals.