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Ministers of religion legally required to report abuse

Thursday, November 3rd, 2022
Ministers required to report abuse

Ministers of religion in Western Australia are now legally required to report child sexual abuse, even if the information was gained during confessions. Under new laws now in force, failure to make a mandatory report is an offence with a maximum penalty of $6000. A minister of religion will not be excused from criminal responsibility Read more