Survivors say it’s like being stabbed in the back; some were just days away from finally having their day in court against the Christian Brothers when their cases were suddenly put on hold.

The Catholic religious order is crying poor, saying it doesn’t have enough money to pay child sexual abuse victims the compensation they’re owed.

But it’s been revealed that assets worth billions of dollars – that could have been used in the payouts – were instead transferred just out of reach of survivors.

Today, Managing partner at Marque Lawyers, Michael Bradley, on the multimillion-dollar properties sold off for just a dollar, and the crushing court decision that’s left victims in the cold.

 

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Guest: Managing partner at Marque Lawyers, Michael Bradley

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Survivors say it&rsquo;s like being stabbed in the back; some were just days away from finally having their day in court against the Christian Brothers when their cases were suddenly put on hold.
The Catholic religious order is crying poor, saying it doesn&rsquo;t have enough money to pay child sexual abuse victims the compensation they&rsquo;re owed.
But it&rsquo;s been revealed that assets worth billions of dollars &ndash; that could have been used in the payouts &ndash; were instead transferred just out of reach of survivors.
Today, Managing partner at Marque Lawyers, Michael Bradley, on the multimillion-dollar properties sold off for just a dollar, and the crushing court decision that&rsquo;s left victims in the cold.
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Guest: Managing partner at Marque Lawyers, Michael Bradley
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An independent daily news show. We feature the country’s best reporters, covering the news as it affects Australia. This is news with narrative, every weekday.

An independent daily news show. We feature the country&rsquo;s best reporters, covering the news as it affects Australia. This is news with narrative, every weekday.

Sold for $1: The Christian Brothers tactic denying victims justice

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A call came through with a warning: political operatives were digging for dirt. 

For Amy Remeikis, it wasn’t the first time. But this time, she was told, it was more vicious than usual. 

In Canberra, that kind of warning is part of the machinery: a whisper campaign, a rumour, a file passed around – backgrounding against opponents or perceived threats to vested interests. Enough to make a journalist think twice about who they speak to, where they go and what stories they pursue. 

Too often for women in public life, the tactics are familiar and designed to cut deep. 

Today, contributing editor at The New Daily, Amy Remeikis, on the forces trying to intimidate journalists and why she decided to call it out. 

 

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Guest: Contributing editor for The New Daily Amy Remeikis

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A call came through with a warning: political operatives were digging for dirt.&nbsp;
For Amy Remeikis, it wasn&rsquo;t the first time. But this time, she was told, it was more vicious than usual.&nbsp;
In Canberra, that kind of warning is part of the machinery: a whisper campaign, a rumour, a file passed around &ndash; backgrounding against opponents or perceived threats to vested interests. Enough to make a journalist think twice about who they speak to, where they go and what stories they pursue.&nbsp;
Too often for women in public life, the tactics are familiar and designed to cut deep.&nbsp;
Today, contributing editor at The New Daily, Amy Remeikis, on the forces trying to intimidate journalists and why she decided to call it out.&nbsp;
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Guest: Contributing editor for The New Daily Amy Remeikis
Photo:&nbsp;AAP Image/Mick Tsikas

“Get the b*tch”: The political dirt units targeting journalists

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Since the ceasefire was announced late last year, Gaza has faded from the headlines. But the horror of life there has not stopped.

More than 1,000 Palestinians have reportedly been killed in Gaza since the ceasefire was announced in October, and thousands more have been wounded, as people continue to face a daily struggle for survival.

Independent journalist Antony Loewenstein, author of The Palestine Laboratory, has recently travelled through the Middle East, including the West Bank, and has been speaking to people in Gaza.

Today, Antony Loewenstein tells us what he saw in the West Bank, what he’s hearing from Gaza, and what it means for the future of Palestine 1,000 days on from the start of Israel’s war.

 

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Guest: Independent journalist and author of The Palestine Laboratory, Antony Loewenstein

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Since the ceasefire was announced late last year, Gaza has faded from the headlines. But the horror of life there has not stopped.
More than 1,000 Palestinians have reportedly been killed in Gaza since the ceasefire was announced in October, and thousands more have been wounded, as people continue to face a daily struggle for survival.
Independent journalist Antony Loewenstein, author of&nbsp;The Palestine Laboratory, has recently travelled through the Middle East, including the West Bank, and has been speaking to people in Gaza.
Today, Antony Loewenstein tells us what he saw in the West Bank, what he&rsquo;s hearing from Gaza, and what it means for the future of Palestine 1,000 days on from the start of Israel&rsquo;s war.
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Guest: Independent journalist and author of The Palestine Laboratory, Antony Loewenstein
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Life after Gaza’s “ceasefire”

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Last year, Tracy Hall was sent a dating profile that sent chills down her spine. The name on the profile was different, but the image was that of notorious conman Hamish McLaren.

He had been jailed for scamming 15 Australians out of $7.6 million – including Tracy, his girlfriend and final victim, whose life savings he stole after meeting her under a fake identity.

Now, as McLaren prepares for release on parole this week, Tracy says the systems that allowed him into her life still haven’t been fixed.

Today, Tracy Hall on the conman who stole her life savings, the growing romance scam industry costing Australians tens of millions of dollars a year, and whether dating apps are doing enough to protect the people using them.

 

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Guest: Romance scam advocate and survivor Tracy Hall

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Last year, Tracy Hall was sent a dating profile that sent chills down her spine. The name on the profile was different, but the image was that of notorious conman Hamish McLaren.
He had been jailed for scamming 15 Australians out of $7.6 million &ndash; including Tracy, his girlfriend and final victim, whose life savings he stole after meeting her under a fake identity.
Now, as McLaren prepares for release on parole this week, Tracy says the systems that allowed him into her life still haven&rsquo;t been fixed.
Today, Tracy Hall on the conman who stole her life savings, the growing romance scam industry costing Australians tens of millions of dollars a year, and whether dating apps are doing enough to protect the people using them.
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Guest: Romance scam advocate and survivor Tracy Hall
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The dating app conman who stole millions and the victim pushing for change

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Sold for $1: The Christian Brothers tactic denying victims justice

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