Christian Brothers abuse victims to get ‘full’ compensation in backdown after controversial property sales
Summary
The Christian Brothers and Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) have agreed to fully compensate survivors of historical abuse after public pressure. EREA will now help pay claims by selling off properties previously gifted by the Christian Brothers and will take responsibility for both current and future legal claims.Key Facts
- The Christian Brothers is a Catholic order with a history of clergy abuse.
- They said they could not afford to pay abuse survivors and planned to sell 36 properties worth about $217 million.
- Survivors were originally owed about $774 million.
- The Christian Brothers transferred valuable properties to EREA for $1 over several years.
- EREA had previously refused to replace the Christian Brothers in legal claims.
- Both groups now say EREA will help pay all survivors in full and take on responsibility for future claims.
- This change follows strong public and legal pressure.
- The new plan needs court approval and a vote by creditors before it can proceed.
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