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Suzanne Smith

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Six-time Walkley Award winning journalist, writer and author of ‘The Altar Boys,’ - a powerful expose of clerical abuse cover-up. https://amzn.asia/d/2Lv0MuJ Fellow of the State Library of NSW. Maker of podcasts, long-form TV docos and digital stories.

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Suzanne Smith @suzipeep.bsky.social · Sep 6

www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...

Catholic Church tried to revive outlawed legal loophole in abuse case

An ABC investigation can reveal the Catholic Church tried to revive a highly controversial legal loophole that stopped it from being sued by victims of sexual abuse for millions of dollars in damages,...

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Corpsy @corpsepilot.bsky.social · Aug 9

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Suzanne Smith @suzipeep.bsky.social · Aug 9

Our story tonight on the drive to stamp out cultish behaviour in Toowoomba Christian churches following the death of an eight year old girl. 630 pm ABC TV #Compass

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Child's death drives churches to call out cult-like behaviour

A campaign to educate people about the dangers of coercive control and cults begins in southern Queensland following the death of an eight-year-old girl.

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Suzanne Smith @suzipeep.bsky.social · Aug 9

Compass tomorrow night on @ABCaustralia 630 pm
Our investigation into #TheSaints cult and the Christian churches tackling cultish behaviour in their communities. file:///var/mobile/Library/SMS/Attachments/11/01/8F697FE6-F702-40D3-B02A-439D39512DF3/ABC_Compass_ep2_wk10_30_MASTER.MOV

Suzanne Smith @suzipeep.bsky.social · Aug 7

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‘They’re so fired up’: The flagship ABC show taking on a deadly cult

The death of an eight-year-old girl was the trigger for this interrogation of a sect known as the Saints.

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Suzanne Smith @suzipeep.bsky.social · Aug 5

My next investigation for Compass this Sunday on @abciview @abcaustralia The cult of the Saints. The aftermath of the tragic death of an eight year old girl by members of The Saints cult in Toowoomba. Plus it’s spurred Christians to expose coercive control.

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Coming up: The Cult of the Saints - ABC Religion & Ethics

Coming up 6:30pm Sunday 10th August on ABC TV and anytime on ABC iview.

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Suzanne Smith @suzipeep.bsky.social · Jul 17

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Australian law is clear: criticism of Israel does not breach the Racial Discrimination Act

The Federal Court recently found it is not inherently antisemitic to criticise the state of Israel or the Israel Defense Forces.

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Suzanne Smith @suzipeep.bsky.social · Jul 11

www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...

UNESCO approves World Heritage bid for rock art amid emissions concerns

The UNESCO has approved World Heritage status for the 50,000-year-old rock art of Murujuga, in Western Australia in Paris.

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Suzanne Smith @suzipeep.bsky.social · Jul 3

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But this and the money goes to Radio Free Europe !!! Thanks REM ( they were defunded by Trump )

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Suzanne Smith @suzipeep.bsky.social · Jul 2

www.watoday.com.au/politics/wes...

Former WA Labor minister launches blistering attack on Woodside boss

In parliament on Wednesday night, Dave Kelly segued comments about climate change spending into an attack on Woodside boss Meg O’Neill.

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Suzanne Smith @suzipeep.bsky.social · Jul 2

Vale Audrey Nash.

Suzanne Smith @suzipeep.bsky.social · Jun 22

Very sad news with the passing of Audrey Nash. One of the most courageous women I have ever met. She never faltered in her fight to get justice for the survivors of clerical sexual abuse in the Newcastle #Catholic diocese - including for her own son, Andrew. Her story is in my book #TheAltarBoys.

Suzanne Smith @suzipeep.bsky.social · May 24

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Suzanne Smith @suzipeep.bsky.social · May 11

I played a very small role in tonight’s Compass on ABC TV about former Newcastle Anglican Bishop, Greg Thompson in Adelaide. His bravery and that of survivor, Steven Smith should not be forgotten. Anne Manne’s #CrimesoftheCross is worth a read on this dark history. Catch it on @abciview #Anglican

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Suzanne Smith @suzipeep.bsky.social · May 11

The brave former Anglican Bishop of Newcastle - Greg Thompson - is on Compass now. Catch up on ABC Iview. Also featuring Steven Smith - who has campaigned for justice for survivors. Why does the Anglican Church treat him as outsider ? He stood up against clerical abuse cover up. #Anglican #Abuse

Suzanne Smith @suzipeep.bsky.social · Apr 23

Aussies …Make sure you check your electricity / energy bill for the $300 Federal Govt rebate ! My company had not passed it on !!!! “…..households are eligible for up to $300 of energy bill relief, and eligible small businesses may receive up to $325. @acccgovau #electricity

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · Mar 14

America is *so* stupid.

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E. Rosalie @erosalie.infoepi.com · Mar 13

A French University is funding a Safe Place For Science program meant to recruit scientists who cannot continue their work in the US. www.univ-amu.fr/fr/public/a...

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SubRosa )✿( Magick (chat to book a reading) @subrosamagick.bsky.social · Mar 13

Damn straight!

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Suzanne Smith @suzipeep.bsky.social · Mar 14

Very scary to hear Elon Musk call people’s US social security funds, ‘entitlements.’ In the U.S people have to pay into the scheme over years with THEIR OWN MONEY. It’s their money. Get your greedy hands off it. You are taking it to justify your tax cut.

Suzanne Smith @suzipeep.bsky.social · Feb 24

Bravo. In the SMH today.

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Suzanne Smith @suzipeep.bsky.social · Feb 21

Update : including sexual, psychological and physical Abuse.

Suzanne Smith @suzipeep.bsky.social · Feb 18

Contact Maurice Blackburn lawyers if you know anything about sexual abuse at St Aloysius’ Jesuit College at Kirribilli, Sydney from 1975 to 1987. #Clericalabuse #Catholic #Jesuits

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · Feb 20

Ruhle: The left-leaning podcast MeidasTouch has just done the unthinkable—dethroned Joe Rogan to become the country’s most popular podcast…

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Richard Branson @richardbranson.bsky.social · Feb 20

President Zelenskyy has been one of the greatest leaders of our time, guiding Ukraine through the darkest period of its recent history, rising up to Russia’s unwarranted aggression, being an inspiration to the Ukrainian people and ensuring that Ukraine’s voice is heard on the world stage.

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Suzanne Smith @suzipeep.bsky.social · Feb 20

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