Exclusive: Guardian Australia investigation reveals transfer of assets for nominal sums despite Catholic order telling court it is broke and seeking a halt to victims’ civil claims

The order is arguing for a scheme to distribute funds to victims, but they will not get their full compensation. It is forecasting to run out of money by September.

The Catholic order’s move to safeguard its educational legacy with a $2 billion property transfer will leave survivors with court settlements unpaid.

Exclusive: Guardian Australia investigation reveals transfer of assets for nominal sums despite Catholic order telling court it is broke and seeking a halt to victims’ civil claims

The school restructure has fuelled claims by abuse survivors and their lawyers that the Christian Brothers engaged in a deliberate strategy to shield its assets from civil claims.

The school restructure has fuelled claims by abuse survivors and their lawyers that the Christian Brothers engaged in a deliberate strategy to shield its assets from civil claims.