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Louise Milligan

@milliganreports.bsky.social

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Investigative Reporter: 4 Corners, ABC. Personal account. Author: Pheasants Nest, Witness, Cardinal. Walkley winner, Press Freedom medallist. Dublin-born. New novel, Shellybanks, out March 2026. I salute sources’ courage. Linktr.ee/milliganreports

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Louise Milligan @milliganreports.bsky.social · Sep 1

COVER REVEAL!
My new novel Shellybanks will be published by Allen & Unwin in March. “Haunting, fearless and unforgettable… Shellybanks is a gripping novel about trauma, survival, and the courage of women facing the shadows of Ireland’s past from the bestselling author of Pheasants Nest.” #books

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MEAA @withmeaa.bsky.social · 22d

Union members at the ABC and across the media industry stand with John Lyons and reject the US President’s unfounded attacks on our colleague.
#MEAAmedia

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Louise Milligan @milliganreports.bsky.social · 22d

RIP #RobertRedford. This was his best. Inspiration to all of us journalists whose mission is holding truth to power. Still such an important message on the corrosion of democracy. Solidarity to my colleague John Lyons, preparing a story on the current climate for our program #4Corners. #journalism

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Louise Milligan @milliganreports.bsky.social · 22d

Me too! Proud to be part of this 64-year tradition of holding truth to power. Thank you. ❤️

IH8SHOCKJOX 🇦🇺🌈 proudly voted YES @ih8shockjox.bsky.social · 22d

I'm proud of #4Corners it continues to hold truth to power. @milliganreports.bsky.social

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Louise Milligan @milliganreports.bsky.social · 22d

Thanks Jeremy! ❤️

Louise Milligan @milliganreports.bsky.social · 22d

Thank you Shaun. That is very kind of you.

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Jess S @jesssaphia.bsky.social · 23d

Heartbreaking hearing Mick sharing stories of, not only his appalling repeated sexual assault, but also their desire to cover up and pay hush money is re-traumatising. Impressive journalism by Four Corners Louise Milligan. #fourCorners #4Corners

Louise Milligan @milliganreports.bsky.social · 24d

"Today I’m here for one purpose. And that is to expose the cover-up."
Some days, I meet a source whose courage absolutely knocks my socks off. Today, Mick Dover is risking one million dollars to tell his story to 4 Corners. Watch ABC TV 8.30pm & YouTube. #PBCC #auspol www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...

The Plymouth Brethren offered Mick $1 million to stay silent. He refused

The controversial church offered to settle with Mick Dover over his allegations of abuse, but only if he signed a non-disclosure agreement and agreed not to disparage them in any way.

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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · 23d

Highly recommend ABC #4Corners report on the Plymouth Brethren by @milliganreports.bsky.social. The trauma suffered by every one of the people who've escaped this cult is tragic. I hope they receive the comfort and support they need and deserve. 😔 #religion #auspol iview.abc.net.au/show/four-co...

Four Corners: S2025 Big Brethren

Former members of the secretive, ultra-wealthy church once known as the Exclusive Brethren speak about the psychological manipulation, surveillance and attempts to intimidate; plus growing influence i...

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Louise Milligan @milliganreports.bsky.social · 23d

I also worked with a fantastic team on this one!

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Louise Milligan @milliganreports.bsky.social · 23d

Private investigators. A political Mr Fixit. “These guys are giving me the big-time creeps.” “You’re dumb, you’re dumb… you'll end up… in the Lake of Fire.” What happens when you challenge the #Brethren business model. Brave men spoke out. #4Corners #auspol. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...

These Brethren members stepped out of line. Then the threats and intimidation started

The Plymouth Brethren Christian Church is fiercely protective of a multi-billion-dollar business which supports the church. These men found out the extraordinary lengths it will take to keep it safe.

www.abc.net.au

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Louise Milligan @milliganreports.bsky.social · 23d

ICYMI, our entire #4Corners, Big Brethren, is here. Posting YouTube so international viewers can watch. Thank you to all of the incredibly brave people who spoke to us. m.youtube.com/watch?v=lFEI...

Escaping the religious ‘cult’ tied to big business | Four Corners Documentary

YouTube video by ABC News In-depth

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Graham Pringle 'Emu' PhD @grahampringle.bsky.social · 23d

@milliganreports.bsky.social is absolutely killing it tonight!

Important four corners article about far right Christian interference in Australian politics

And their covering up of child abuse

Powerful reporting.

Well done team!

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Pwoiter @pwoiter.bsky.social · 23d

Jaw dropping story Louise. Thank you!!!!

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Ellen Hrebeniuk @ellenhrebeniuk.bsky.social · 23d

Good work. Praying for justice for Mick.

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Louise Milligan @milliganreports.bsky.social · 24d

You have to give back the money in the settlement.

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Louise Milligan @milliganreports.bsky.social · 24d

The Plymouth Brethren offered Mick $1 million to stay silent. He refused

The controversial church offered to settle with Mick Dover over his allegations of abuse, but only if he signed a non-disclosure agreement and agreed not to disparage them in any way.

www.abc.net.au

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Louise Milligan @milliganreports.bsky.social · 25d

Oh thank you so much. And that is a huge amount of work.

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Louise Milligan @milliganreports.bsky.social · 26d

PM Anthony Albanese has described the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church (formerly the “Exclusive Brethren”) as a cult & its activities during the last election will be scrutinised in a parliamentary inquiry. Watch Big Brethren, #4Corners, Monday 8.30 ABC TV & YouTube for our international viewers.

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Louise Milligan @milliganreports.bsky.social · 26d

BREAKING from us at #4Corners: Former Morrison govt Health Minister Greg Hunt working for a Brethren company which received $54 million in COVID-19 contracts from Health Department while he was Minister. Mr Hunt says decisions made by his department, not him. #auspol www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...

Former minister working for three companies linked to controversial religious group

The Sydney-based church has been described by former members and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese as a "cult".

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Louise Milligan @milliganreports.bsky.social · Sep 4

It is a horrible history.

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Louise Milligan @milliganreports.bsky.social · Sep 4

A few people have been asking. There is a much shorter version of my The Monthly #Pell piece on ABC online here:

www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01...

George Pell raped, groped two boys in Ballarat, compensation scheme decides

Two men were compensated after the National Redress Scheme accepted they were abused as boys by the late Cardinal George Pell in Ballarat in the 1970s.

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Louise Milligan @milliganreports.bsky.social · Sep 2

Christmas is a crowded market, apparently. There are several times of the year that are good.

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Peter Murphy @peterwmurphy1.bsky.social · Sep 1

Journalist @milliganreports.bsky.social important piece for @themonthly.com.au "The True Legacy of the Rapist George Pell" is available online again. #CatholicChurch #religion #auslaw #justice #JournalismMatters themonthly.com.au/february-202...

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Louise Milligan @milliganreports.bsky.social · Sep 1

Read it at Easter!

Louise Milligan @milliganreports.bsky.social · Sep 1

No - coming up.

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Louise Milligan @milliganreports.bsky.social · Sep 1

Another piece of big and welcome news. My @themonthly story about the true history of George Pell is back up.

The Monthly @themonthly.com.au · Sep 1

Our cover story for the February 2025 issue of The Monthly was an extraordinary and incendiary essay by award-winning journalist @milliganreports.bsky.social, telling the story of some of the forgotten victims of the late Cardinal George Pell.

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