AUSTRALIA
The Age

Archbishop Denis Hart
April 20, 2012
Opinion

Sins of the past cannot be undone, but there has been no cover up.

AS CATHOLIC Archbishop of Melbourne for the past 11 years, I welcome the government’s announcement of the inquiry into how religious and other organisations in Victoria handle allegations of criminal abuse of children within their organisations.

The form of the inquiry is a matter for government. I welcome the Premier’s confirmation that the parliamentary committee will be provided with the resources necessary for it to discharge its important responsibilities.

I am committed to the archdiocese’s full participation in the inquiry.