The Vatican board demands compensation for abuse and transparency
Pope Francis' child protection committee has released its first global assessment of the Catholic Church's efforts to address the clergy sexual abuse crisis.
Pope Francis' child protection committee has released its first global assessment of the Catholic Church's efforts to address the clergy sexual abuse crisis.
A group of military personnel and veterans could collectively receive millions of dollars in compensation for the abuses they suffered while serving in the Australian Defence Force. The Armed Forces Ombudsman is reviewing previous decisions on recommendations for the abuse redress program after a federal court filed a lawsuit against it.
Firefighters in Queensland will soon be able to receive compensation if they contract a work-related cancer. However, the union is calling for more extensive legal regulations. The state government wants to pass laws that ensure faster access to compensation if a firefighter is diagnosed with one of 22 diseases considered occupational.
A series of deaths and a related strike over salary increases prompted Perenti's board to cut the salaries of the company's top executives. The mining services provider announced that Chief Executive Officer Mark Norwell's salary for the 2024 fiscal year is $3.12 million, compared to $3.98 million in the previous 12 months.