AUSTRALIA
The Australian
DAN BOX From: The Australian May 08, 2013
A CATHOLIC priest being investigated for pedophile crimes was tipped off by a nun before his arrest, the former investigating policeman and current NSW MP Troy Grant says.
Mr Grant, the Nationals MP for Dubbo in the state’s west, said he is prepared to give evidence of this as well as alleged cover-ups by senior clergy to the NSW special commission of inquiry into child abuse next month.
Speaking outside the hearing, after giving evidence this morning, Mr Grant said that church officials had colluded to hide serious sex offences.
“There were individuals who acted completely inappropriately, commensurate with their pastoral care. I believe they acted illegally,” he said.
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