AUSTRALIA
Victoria Inquiry
Strengthening the criminal law, making access to civil litigation easier for victims and establishing a
new independent avenue for justice are some of the key recommendations in the final report of the
Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry into the handling of child abuse by religious and other organisations,
tabled today.
Committee Chair, Ms Georgie Crozier, MP hoped the recommendations would help victims to pursue
justice more easily and provide a foundation for protecting our children into the future.
‘The criminal abuse of children involves extremely serious breaches of the laws of our community,’ Ms
Crozier said. ‘When it happens in our society’s most trusted organisations, it is a betrayal beyond
comprehension.’
‘Those who engage in it, or are in positions of authority and conceal such offences, should be dealt
with under the criminal law.
‘In the past, crimes have been covered up and organisations have prioritised their reputation and
finances, but no more.’
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