High court rules Aboriginal woman can pursue damages for abuse allegedly suffered in state care more than 60 years agoFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe high court has ruled an Aboriginal woman can pursue damages on some allegations of historical sexual and physical abuse while in state care in Queensland.The woman, 70, had tried to sue the Queensland government for almost $1.76m in damages, claiming she suffered a psychiatric injury as a “state child” decades ago.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading…
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Publish date : 2024-11-16 01:49:45
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Woman wins right to sue Queensland over alleged historic sexual and physical abuse as a ‘state child’
