Anglican church passes new rules to prevent child sexual abuse

AUSTRALIA
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) Radio News

September 5, 2017

Flint Duxfield on PM with Matt Wordsworth

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The Anglican church of Australia has introduced new rules it says will ensure no more children are sexually abused in its care.

The ‘Safe Ministry for Children’ canon was passed unanimously today at the church’s triennial General Sydnod in Queensland.

But sexual assault survivors and legal experts question whether the new rules go far enough.

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