After 10 Years, 'Door Has Finally Opened'

The Australian
November 12, 2012

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CHILD-PROTECTION advocates around Australia yesterday welcomed the national focus on the issue, claiming that a Royal Commission had the potential to change the way complaints were dealt with.

University of South Australia Emeritus Professor Freda Briggs, who wrote a report into the handling of sexual abuse complaints in Brisbane's Anglican diocese, said she was "absolutely delighted" at Julia Gillard's announcement of a royal commission, as were "most people who have children's wellbeing at heart".