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Australian bishop acknowledges 8-year delay in justice in Indigenous abuse case but defends process

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What happened

A top Australian Catholic bishop has acknowledged the eight-year delay in bringing a fellow bishop to justice on charges he sexually abused young Indigenous men…

Key facts

  • Reported by ABC News and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:24:08 UTC.

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