Edmund Rice Education to pay out victim-survivors of Christian Brothers
After the moratorium was granted, lawyers and advocates called for closer scrutiny of the Christian Brothers' assets, and said the closely connected Edmund Rice Education Australia should cover the payments.
- ▪After the moratorium was granted, lawyers and advocates called for closer scrutiny of the Christian Brothers' assets, and said the closely connected Edmund Rice Education Australia should cover the payments.
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Christian Brothers announces payout proposal for victim-survivorsBy Charlotte WilkesABC BallaratTopic:Child Sexual AbusePosted Fri 24 Jul 2026 at 2:52pmFri 24 Jul 2026 at 2:52pmFri 24 Jul 2026 at 2:52pmVictim-survivors of abuse by the Christian Brothers will be able to receive compensation. (ABC News)In short:Victim-survivors of the Christian Brothers organisation will be able to receive compensation, after fearing the organisation had run out of money.The closely connected organisation Edmund Rice Education Australia will take responsibility and liability for all current and future legal proceedings.What's next?The revised scheme will go to creditors and the Supreme Court for approval.
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