sexual abuse
New report shows the lasting effects of sexual violence
The Australians National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety released a report this week that uses data from the Australian Longitudinal......
Sex trafficking trial gives Australia a chance to learn
Former British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell was convicted last year of recruiting and grooming girls for sexual encounters with her then......
Porter denies all and takes a break
In a long awaited press conference Attorney General Christian Porter named himself as the person at the centre of allegations......
Alleged sexual abuse of aged care resident went unreported for years
Revelations have come to light that a vulnerable resident in a Queensland government-run nursing home was sexually assaulted by an......
The Indigenous #MeToo Movement
The #MeToo movement has gathered a lot of momentum since its largely unacknowledged start by African-American woman Tarana Burke. White......
Priests and religion: new mandatory reporting laws of child sexual abuse
Priests, rabbis, pastors, ministers and imams will all be regulated under Western Australia’s new legislation surrounding mandatory reporting of child......
Consent and rape
A survey commissioned by Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women and Safety conducted every four years has found disturbing attitudes......
Why Is Cardinal Pell’s Sentencing Being Broadcast Live?
Cardinal George Pell was found guilty last November of sexually abusing two boys in the 90s, and in just two......
Suppression of George Pell Guilt Verdict lifted
Cardinal George Pell has been convicted of sexually abusing two choirboys at St Patrick’s Cathedral in 1996 and 1997, while......
Pope Francis admits to sexual abuse of nuns at the hands of the Church
Pope Francis has publicly acknowledged the long-time sexual abuse of nuns by priests and bishops within the Catholic Church. He......