Demand Justice, Demand Transparency. 

It’s time to break the silence and prioritise justice for survivors of childhood abuse. Sign now to demand that Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus KC MP reform suppression orders that protect abusers and silence victims.

For too long, suppression orders have been used to hide the truth, shield powerful criminals, and silence survivors of childhood sexual abuse. These legal tools, originally intended to protect ongoing investigations, have become barriers to justice—protecting reputations while leaving survivors and their families to suffer in silence.

We, the undersigned, call on Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus to take immediate action to reform the use of suppression orders in cases of childhood abuse. These orders should never be used to protect the guilty, hide systemic corruption, or delay justice for the vulnerable.

Why This Matters:
Suppression orders, when misused, have allowed dangerous individuals to avoid accountability. Survivors of childhood abuse, already facing a lifetime of trauma, are further victimised by a system that prioritises secrecy over justice. We cannot allow suppression orders to protect abusers while survivors are denied the transparency and accountability they deserve.

This isn’t just a legal issue—it’s a moral one. The emotional, psychological, and societal costs of this silence are enormous, affecting not just survivors but entire communities. Broken trust in our legal system and a culture of fear have grown due to this misuse.

Attorney-General Dreyfus, we call on you to act on behalf of all survivors of childhood abuse and reform the use of suppression orders. As the chief legal officer of Australia, you have the power to initiate meaningful change in how these orders are applied, ensuring they are not used to shield the powerful from accountability.

Our Demands:
We call on the Attorney-General to:

Reform Suppression Orders: Limit the use of suppression orders in cases involving childhood sexual abuse, ensuring they are not used to protect the powerful or delay justice.

Prioritise Transparency: Make it easier for survivors and their families to access information and speak out without fear of legal repercussions.

Hold Abusers Accountable: Ensure suppression orders aren’t used to shield perpetrators from the consequences of their actions.

Support Survivors: Provide greater resources and legal protections for survivors to seek justice.

 
Together, We Can Break the Silence
By signing this petition, you join thousands of others in demanding justice and transparency for survivors of childhood abuse. The time for change is now. We must demand a legal system that protects the vulnerable, not the powerful.

 
Call to Action:
Sign this petition today to demand that the Australian government, under the leadership of Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus, reform suppression orders in cases of childhood abuse. Share this with your network, amplify the message, and together, we can ensure that the voices of survivors are heard, and justice is served.

 
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