Catholic church can now be sued for paedophile priests' actions in Victoria
By Eden Hynninen

A bill reversing a High Court decision that found the Catholic Church could not be sued for the actions of a priest passes unopposed through Victoria's upper house.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-18/vicarious-liability-legislation-passes-in-the-upper-house/106359120

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Catholic church can now be sued for paedophile priests' actions in Victoria

A bill reversing a High Court decision that found the Catholic Church could not be sued for the actions of a priest passes unopposed through Victoria's upper house.