Taxpayers could pay millions to abuse survivors if Christian Brothers goes bankrupt, court documents reveal
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The Christian Brothers, a Catholic order with a history of child abuse, has informed a court that it is going bankrupt and cannot pay compensation to survivors. Court documents reveal that Australian taxpayers may be forced to cover up to $65 million in payouts for hundreds of redress claims. This situation highlights the potential shift of financial liability from the church to the public.
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Up to $65m in payouts could be covered by taxpayers.
The Christian Brothers is a Catholic order with a record of child abuse.
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Australian taxpayers could be forced to cover up to $65 million in payouts to abuse victims.
Prediction- Up to $65m in payouts could be covered by taxpayers.
- Christian Brothers is going broke and cannot pay survivors.
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Australian taxpayers could be forced to cover up to $65 million in payouts to abuse victims.
PredictionThe Christian Brothers is a Catholic order with a record of child abuse.
The GuardianHundreds of redress claims worth up to $65 million could be made against the Christian Brothers.
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