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Win for victim-survivors as Vic Court of Appeal finds Catholic Church liable for sexual abuse by priests

The decision by the Victorian Court of Appeal upholds the original landmark ruling from 2021. (ABC News: Che Chorley )

A decision by Victoria's highest court to uphold a landmark ruling that holds the Catholic church vicariously liable for the abuse by its priests has been hailed as a win for victim-survivors. 

An attempt by the church to appeal the ruling was quashed by the Victorian Court of Appeal on Monday. 

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