Australian prime minister apologizes for institutional child sexual abuse

Australian prime minister apologizes for institutional child sexual abuse ( huffpost.com )

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Australia To Deliver National Apology To Child Sex Abuse Survivors | HuffPost

'Turnbull told Parliament his government will appoint a “survivor-focused” group to help craft the apology and updated Parliament on a national redress plan for survivors, a key recommendation of the royal commission. '

'Opposition Leader Bill Shorten reportedly suggested the government host an event at Parliament House to recognize survivors and thank them for speaking out. '

'The Australian royal commission released its final report, along with 409 recommendations, in December after determining that tens of thousands of children had been sexually abused in institutional care settings over decades. '

'McClellan earned the respect of survivors throughout the inquiry for his tough interrogation of CEOs, religious leaders and government as well as non-government officials. '

'He was also praised for his compassion toward survivors. '

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