Institutional News
02.04.2024 Sexual Harassment of Female Student at Wesley College
Angela Sdrinis Legal is pursuing a claim for damages for a client who alleges serious sexual harassment by male students at Wesley College. If you witnessed or experienced sexual harassment at Wesley College in the late 1980’s/early 1990’s, please contact our office.
02.04.2024 Scottish Abuse Redress Scheme has Commenced
The Scottish Government Redress Scheme, which was established to compensate people who were abused in care in Scotland before 1 December 2004, commenced taking applications in December 2023. If you were abused in the care of the Scottish Government or other listed institutions, you should seek independent legal advice before accepting a redress payment which will finalise your rights.
07.03.2024 Inquiry Report: The Board of Inquiry into historical child sexual abuse in Beaumaris Primary School and certain other government schools
The Board of Inquiry into historical child sexual abuse in Beaumaris Primary School and certain other government schools delivered its report to the Governor on 26 February 2024, making nine recommendations to the Victorian Government. We hope and urge the Victorian Government to accept the majority, if not all, the recommendations proposed by the Inquiry. The Inquiry is an important step to allow the wider community to understand the previous failures of the Department of Education and to see the Government take accountability for its previous actions, as well as support those affected in their journey to heal.
04.02.2024 Significant Awards in s85B Sentencing Act 1991 (Vic) Applications
Angela Sdrinis Legal represented two Applicants for their claim for compensation under s85B of the Sentencing Act 1991 (Vic). A historic judgment was handed down on 15 February 2024, demonstrating the changing attitude in the law to ensuring adequate compensation for victims of sexual abuse. The judgements were significant for two reasons; VOCAT payments did not need to be repaid, and the award of compensation went over and above the declared asset position of the offender.
15.01.2024 Our Submission on Amendments to the Community Protection (Offender Reporting) Act 2005 (Tas)
Angela Sdrinis Legal have provided a submission to the Tasmanian Police Service regarding the proposed amendments to the Community Protection (Offender Reporting) Act 2005 (the Act), specifically directed to the proposed sections 34A and 34B. The proposed inclusion of sections 34A & B will have devastating consequences on survivors and may result in the excessive protection of offenders and potentially placing the children of Tasmania at risk. We urge Tasmanian Police/the Tasmanian Government to reconsider the language and scope of the proposed changes to ensure a fair and transparent legal process that respects the rights of all stakeholders.
08.01.2024 Prisoner Quarantine Fund
In 2020, Angela Sdrinis Legal brought two cases before Ierodiaconou AsJ in the Supreme Court of Victoria, on the issue whether Part 9C of the Act applies to claims made by former prisoners, whose period of incarceration was served prior to the 24 September 2008 amendment, and whose claim settled after the amendment came into effect. Ierodiaconou AsJ has recently ruled that Part 9C applies to claims made by a former prisoner whose period of incarceration was served prior to the relevant amendment coming into effect.
18.12.2023 Update on the Ashley Youth Detention Centre Class Action
His Honour Justice Brett agreed to allow mediation to occur in June 2024. We will be focusing our energy on preparing for the mediation, including assessing each Group Member’s claim on an individual basis. However, we will also continue our work on preparing for trial in case the matter should fail to settle.
17.11.2023 Hardship Payments and Apology for Care Leavers
The Victorian Labor Government will make a historic formal apology in Parliament, as well as offering hardship payments, to Victorians who experienced historical abuse and neglect as children in institutional care before 1990.
26.10.2023 Compensation Scheme for Forced Adoptions
Victorian mothers who had their babies removed under historical forced adoption practices will soon be able to access a new redress scheme.
15.09.2023 It's time to act - close Ashley now to protect Tasmanian children
A coalition of justice and social services organisations have united to urge the Tasmanian Government to immediately release all children detained at Ashley Youth Detention Centre to prevent further harm to their safety and wellbeing.
15.08.2023 Have You Witnessed or Experienced Abuse by Chubb Security Staff at Ashley Youth Detention Centre?
Angela Sdrinis Legal is currently investigating claims involving Chubb Security staff who have been involved in the transportation and detention of underage detainees at the Ashley Youth Detention Centre since at least 1999. If you witnessed or experienced abuse at the hands of any employees of Chubb Security during your time at Ashley Youth Detention Centre or otherwise, please contact our office for a confidential consultation.
03.07.2023 Did you Witness or Experience Abuse in the Cadets?
Angela Sdrinis Legal is currently pursuing claims involving Ian Mackie, former teacher at Sandringham Technical School and leader of the Cadet Program which was based at the school, for sexual assaults that occurred in the late 70’s. If you witnessed or experienced abuse at Mackie’s hands or in the Cadets generally please contact our office for a confidential consultation.
2023.06.28 Board of Inquiry Announced into Abuse Scandal at Beaumaris Primary School
The Andrews Government has announced an inquiry into Beaumaris Primary School, where in the late 60’s and into the 70’s, at least 3 paedophile teachers operated and sexually abused multiple students. If you were abused at Beaumaris Primary School or in any public school, Angela Sdrinis Legal provides a safe place for you to share your story and get confidential legal advice.
26.06.2023 Ongoing Threat To Survivors Rights To Access Justice in the Courts
Throughout the 90’s and into the early 2000’s there was increasing evidence of systemic and historical child sex abuse in various institutions including churches and orphanages. The key battleground today revolves around stay applications where institutions argue that notwithstanding the abolition of limitation periods in child abuse matters, survivors claims for compensation should still be struck out or permanently stayed because delay means a fair trial can’t be had.
27 July 2022 The Salvation Army Girls’ Home in Kew – ‘Catherine Booth Memorial Home’
Permanent stay applications are being increasingly granted in interstate jurisdictions, with the potential for Victoria to follow suit
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