♦ What Is Sex Abuse ♦ Defamation ♦ Eldon Hogan Xavier College ♦ Celso Romanin Civil Suit ♦ Jack Rush Defamation ♦ Jesuits Deed of Release ♦ Marilyn Warren Victor Higgs Report ♦ Ridsdale Ballarat Diocese ♦ St Louis School Claremont ♦ Survivor Led Response ♦ Theodore Overberg Celebrates 50 Years ♦ Archives Closed to Survivors ♦ the George Pell saga ♦ Quotes & Statements ♦ Jesuit Charities ♦ Client Opinion - In Good Faith Foundation Some people are not happy about this website.
From what is below you can join the dots........

First there were threats of defamation about Philip Wallbridge, then breach of copyright and defamation claims about another of my websites, now Old Xaverian and former Supreme Court Justice Jack Rush QC is threatening defamation about the ♦ Survivor Led Response story.
He could have just phoned me of course, I knew Jack slightly at Xavier College.

♦ Here is the Letter of Concern from Peter Gordon Legal (it's personal)
DEFAMATORY ARTICLE CONCERNING MR J. T. (JACK) RUSH RFD QC


He and his lawyers have badly misinterpreted what the image and words actually said.



The test of whether a communication is defamatory is:
"Does the communication lower/harm the plaintiff's reputation,
hold the plaintiff up to ridicule, or lead others to shun and avoid the plaintiff?"
This is judged from the viewpoint of "ordinary reasonable people in the community in general" and in light of contemporary standards.

It is now publicly known that Mr. Rush acted for the Society of Jesus against a sex abuse survivor.
And now he is threatening to sue a sex abuse survivor (me) for saying/illustrating something I didn't say or illustrate.

I have made some edits so that no one could possibly misinterpret what is there even if they were deliberately trying.

Its all about money, power and reputation.
The abuse of power goes on.

I have also asked Fr. Brian McCoy SJ to inform me of anything that is inaccurate and received no reply.
The problem is that, until a while ago, the Jesuits had the sex abuse problem well under control.

Everything was done quietly and the parents and students knew almost nothing of what had happened and what is still going on.
The truth becoming public worries them a lot.
So they are doing everything they can to keep the true story becoming public knowledge.

But if you look at what they have threatened me about, its incredibly minor compared to the horrific stories of abuse and abusers and the cover-ups, that the Jesuit's have never complained about or challenged.
Any pro-bono lawyers out there?


THE APOLOGY to Mr. Jack Rush KC -    

"On or about the 17th February 2020 I published on this website a commentary concerning a mediation held in August 2016 between a person claiming damages against the Society of Jesus for historical sexual abuse alleged to have occurred while the person was a student at St Ignatius College, Riverview, New South Wales.

In that commentary I stated that Mr Jack Rush QC was the independent mediator. I further stated Mr Rush, an Old Xaverian, was biased towards the Society of Jesus. This comment is factually incorrect. Mr Rush was not the mediator in this matter; he represented the Society of Jesus. The matter resolved at mediation. I accept that this factually incorrect statement concerning Mr Rush unfairly and unjustifiably impacts on his professional reputation and I regret and apologise for any hurt and distress caused as a consequence.

Further in my commentary I questioned whether Mr Rush held feelings or compassion for victims of sexual abuse. My questioning of Mr Rush’s feelings and compassion for victims of sexual abuse was without any proper foundation. I recognise and accept that over many years Mr Rush has acted for and supported victims of sexual abuse across Australia. I regret and apologise for the hurt and distress caused to Mr Rush by my comments."

(written by lawyer for Jack Rush QC, Peter Gordon said I have to put here for 3 weeks.)


Brian Brushfield Xavier College 1958 Under 15A football team, unfortunately sitting next to the coach, alleged sex abuser Fr. Peter Quin SJ.



From https://gordonlegal.com.au/people/peter-gordon/

"Peter Gordon is one of Australia’s most prominent class action lawyers.
He has an unrivalled record of fighting for justice for working people , and has conducted many history-making class action cases, as well as a large number of individual actions.

He established Gordon Legal to provide an unprecedented legal service to those who need it most. Peter is also the President of the Western Bulldogs, which reflects his commitment to the community, his love of football and his desire to champion the underdog."

Gordon Legal - Institutional Abuse Claims
"To speak with one of our friendly and compassionate legal professionals....
There is no amount of compensation that can ever undo the suffering and trauma caused by abuse.
It is an incredibly courageous act for survivors to step forward and tell their story.
We stand with survivors and understand that this is an area of the law that is sensitive and calls for compassion and understanding."

Disturbing picture painted of AFL boys’ club that rules the game
♦ www.theguardian.com


All of us, like Demetriou, like McLachlan, like countless administrators, managers, journalists and key stakeholders,
at some point played in the Victorian Amateur Football Association.
“If you’ve been an Old Xav, or played with Uni Blues, you’re qualified for a job with the AFL,” Demetriou joked to Caroline Wilson back in 2012.

At the turn of the century (2000), the dominant club was Old Xaverians.
They were well run, resourced, coached and connected.
In long sleeves in the back pocket was Andrew Dillon, now the AFL’s general counsel.
At full forward was Dan Richardson, now the head of umpiring. He replaced Grant Williams, who coached McLachlan at Uni Blues.
In the middle was Simon Lethlean, a sumptuous kick who later became the AFL’s head of football operations.
At centre half back was Craig Kelly, on his last legs as a footballer, but already one of the most influential men in the game.