Education Department finishes inquiry into handling of sexual abuse allegations; victim wants report released

Adam Holmes
Updated September 22 2021 - 8:35am, first published 4:30am
A victim of paedophile teacher Anthony LeClerc on King Island in the 1980s wants the Education Department's independent report released now, rather than through the Commission of Inquiry.
A victim of paedophile teacher Anthony LeClerc on King Island in the 1980s wants the Education Department's independent report released now, rather than through the Commission of Inquiry.

The Education Department has completed an independent inquiry into its handling of sexual abuse claims in schools, but its findings and recommendations could only be released as part of the Commission of Inquiry process.

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Adam Holmes

Adam Holmes

Journalist at The Examiner and Advocate, Tasmania

From Adelaide to south-west Victoria, Bendigo to Tasmania, I've provided in-depth stories in politics, environmental affairs, issues facing disadvantaged communities, legal affairs and much more. Contact me at adam.holmes@examiner.com.au or on Twitter at @adamholmes010

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