Abuse survivors launch bid to transfer claims to entity that benefited from Christian Brothers’ wealth
Edmund Rice Education Australia does not consent to being made a defendant, in case that has ‘high court written all over it’, Victorian judge hears Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The entity that benefited from vast land and property transfers from the Christian Brothers will fight a move by abuse survivors to make it liable for compensation claims, triggering a potentially costly battle that has “high court wri
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Two abuse survivors are seeking to transfer claims against the Christian Brothers to Edmund Rice Education Australia in Victoria’s supreme court. Photograph: Clair MacDougall/The GuardianView image in fullscreenTwo abuse survivors are seeking to transfer claims against the Christian Brothers to Edmund Rice Education Australia in Victoria’s supreme court. Photograph: Clair MacDougall/The GuardianAustralian lawAbuse survivors launch bid to transfer claims to entity that benefited from Christian Brothers’ wealthEdmund Rice Education Australia does not consent to being made a defendant, in case that has ‘high court written all over it’, Victorian judge hears Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Christopher KnausFri…
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