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Former governor-general Peter Hollingworth has begun giving evidence at the child sex abuse royal commission, apologising unreservedly to survivors.
The former Archbishop of Brisbane made the statement after taking the stand and said he deeply regretted that he didn’t press harder to have complaints investigated more thoroughly.
“It’s clear to me now that we did not do enough to help you, and actions of the diocese and the school compounded your distress and suffering,” he said in reference to St Paul’s, one of the schools examined by the inquiry, prior to being questioned.
“My apology is offered to the children, now adults, and the families of those who have been abused,” he said.
“It’s offered to all of you who have suffered great pain and disillusionment that your complaints were not dealt with from the outset as they should have been.”
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