AUSTRALIA
ABC – AM

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As the Royal Commission into sexual abuse against children was being announced, New South Wales police were laying charges against a former teacher and a Catholic brother. The two men aged 58 and 59 were arrested last night and charged with a number of offences dating back 25 years. Meanwhile, the senior police officer who broke ranks to speak out against the police handling of sex abuse allegations involving the clergy says he’ll now have to quit his job.

Lindy Kerin

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TONY EASTLEY: News that Australia is about to embark on a wide ranging Royal Commission into child abuse has made headlines around the globe.

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