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Almost 1100 complaints of sex abuse in Anglican church, inquiry finds
Almost 1100 people alleged they were sexually abused as children in Anglican church institutions, according to new data made public by a royal commission.
Rachel Browne is a Social Affairs Reporter for Fairfax Media
Almost 1100 people alleged they were sexually abused as children in Anglican church institutions, according to new data made public by a royal commission.
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