AUSTRALIA
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
August 16, 2018
By David Weber
A Perth man who has been awarded a record $1 million compensation payout for abuse suffered at the hands of Christian Brothers says he would have been happy simply with an apology.
Paul Bradshaw took legal action over sexual abuse he suffered in the 1950s and 60s.
Under the terms of the settlement he will be awarded $1 million and will also have his costs paid by the trustees of the Christian Brothers.
It is believed to be the highest single payment awarded in Australia as a result of legal action against the Christian Brothers.
Outside the court Mr Bradshaw, who only has six months to live, said money was not what had motivated his fight.
“I wasn’t going for the money. I was just going for justice,” he said.
“It’s all I wanted was justice, nothing else.
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