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Deporting Djokovic, and Catholic diocese found vicariously liable in historical child sex abuse case
Deporting Djokovic, and Catholic diocese found vicariously liable in historical child sex abuse case
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Length:
29 minutes
Released:
Jan 25, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
The Federal Government's move to deport Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic from Australia has highlighted the scope of discretionary powers held by the immigration minister. And the Supreme Court of Victoria sets a legal precedent in what is believed to be the first ruling to find a Catholic diocese in Australia 'vicariously liable' for child sexual abuse committed by a priest decades ago.
Released:
Jan 25, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
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