Taxpayers could pay millions to abuse survivors if Christian Brothers goes bankrupt, court documents reveal
Summary
The Christian Brothers, a Catholic group in Australia known for child abuse cases, has told the court it is running out of money and cannot fully pay compensation to abuse survivors. This could force the Australian government to pay up to $65 million for hundreds of claims because the group’s assets are not enough to cover the costs.Key Facts
- The Christian Brothers announced they are going broke and cannot pay abuse survivors.
- There are currently 340 redress claims worth about $25 million.
- Another 590 claims, estimated at $40 million, are expected in the future.
- Total claims against the Christian Brothers could reach $65 million.
- The government will have to pay if the Christian Brothers cannot, as it is the “funder of last resort.”
- The Christian Brothers plan to sell 36 properties, but this will not cover all claims.
- Survivors are upset because the group transferred valuable properties to a separate entity for $1 each.
- The government is closely reviewing the Christian Brothers’ financial plans to protect survivors and taxpayers.
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