Victim’s mother says royal commission should visit Bathurst

AUSTRALIA
Western Advocate

JACINTA CARROLL
13 Mar 2017

THE family of the first victim to speak out about historic sexual abuse at St Stanislaus’ College has joined the chorus of voices calling for the Royal Commission investigating Institutional Responses into Child Sexual Abuse to hold an open public hearing in Bathurst.

Carol Nielsen, whose son Tor was the whistle-blower on the historic abuse at the school, said it was important not only for individuals but for the community that a hearing was held.

She was speaking as Greens MLC David Shoebridge prepares to host a public forum in Bathurst on Tuesday night.

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