Anthony Foster Demanded Justice for Children Abused by Priests

By John Ferguson
The Australian
May 27, 2017

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Anthony Foster, the relentless and deeply respected advocate for Catholic abuse victims, has died, sparking tributes from across the community.

Mr Foster, aged in his early 60s, died after complications relating to an apparent brain injury incurred this week.

Child sex abuse royal commission chairman Peter McClellan today described Mr Foster’s work as having been key to the formation of the national inquiry.

Mr McClellan offered the commission’s condolences to his wife Chrissie, with the pair having campaigned for abuse survivors as recently as last weekend in Ballarat.

“Anthony and Chrissie dedicated many years of their lives to bringing about justice for survivors of child sexual abuse,’’ he said.