Victorian School Abuse Survivor Secures Historic $8M Settlement

A former student of Beaumaris Primary School in Melbourne receives a record payout from the Victorian Education Department for historical sexual abuse.

The $8 million settlement is the largest known compensation for a sexual abuse survivor in Australian history.
Darrell Ray, a deceased teacher from Beaumaris Primary, was one of four paedophiles linked to the school in the 1960s and 70s.
The Victorian government has been criticized for its handling of abuse cases, with calls for survivors to seek private legal representation over government redress schemes.
A state inquiry revealed systemic failures in protecting children, prompting a $48 million truth-telling process to address past abuses in government schools.
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has committed to a formal apology and a public memorial for victims, with efforts to conclude by 2026.