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Bill amends civil liability, deeming religious practitioners employees of institutions regarding child sexual abuse claims, addressing a High Court decision.
🟡 Medium · Bill Second Reading3 December 2025 · 9,228 words
Civil Liability Amendment Bill addresses High Court loophole, ensuring religious institutions are li
Bill expands liability for child sexual abuse claims against religious institutions, closing a legal
“All of us in this place know that child sexual abuse is one of the most profound breaches of trust that can occur.”
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Members who spoke
Buti, TonyKelly, DaveRowe, CassieScaife, DavidStaltari, Liam
Topics
child sexual abusecivil liabilityreligious institutions
Legislation Referenced
Bills
Civil Liability Amendment (Child Sexual Abuse Actions) Bill 2025
· 3 December 2025
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