Abuse survivors launch bid to transfer claims to entity that benefited from Christian Brothers’ wealth
Summary
Abuse survivors want to hold Edmund Rice Education Australia responsible for compensation claims related to Christian Brothers’ abuse cases. The Christian Brothers are struggling to pay and want to sell property to cover costs, while Edmund Rice Education Australia, which holds significant assets, opposes this legal move.Key Facts
- The Christian Brothers have a history of clergy abuse and face hundreds of claims worth about $774 million.
- The Christian Brothers say they are running out of money and plan to sell 36 properties worth about $217 million to pay creditors, including survivors.
- Over the last decade, Christian Brothers transferred land and buildings to Edmund Rice Education Australia for only $1 each.
- Edmund Rice Education Australia runs former Christian Brothers schools and says it is an independent organization.
- Edmund Rice Education Australia has reported $2.3 billion in assets and $345 million in cash as of December 2024.
- Abuse survivors are trying to transfer their legal claims from the Christian Brothers to Edmund Rice Education Australia.
- Edmund Rice Education Australia does not agree to be made responsible and will fight this in court.
- The case is complex and likely to lead to a long legal battle, with a key hearing scheduled for August.
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