AUSTRALIA
ABC
A retired Anglican priest has welcomed moves to cut millions of dollars from the budget of the Anglican Church in South Australia to fund a $4 million payout to sexual abuse victims.
Thirty-six people who were allegedly abused by Anglican youth worker Robert Brandenburg are close to settling a class action against the church.
The retired priest, Andrew King, was a vocal critic of the church's handling of sex abuse complaints under former archbishop Ian George.
He says the settlement will bring some closure for the victims.