Almost 200 Victorian schools facing child abuse claims

EducationHQ News Team

By EducationHQ News Team
Published August 2, 2023

More than 180 Victorian schools are facing legal action over claims of historical child abuse as the Government weighs up expanding a probe into allegations.

A Victorian law firm is pursuing sexual abuse claims on behalf of almost 300 former school students.

Arnold Thomas & Becker Lawyers is pursuing matters on behalf of almost 300 former students who allege they were sexually ...

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