Former British child migrants are demanding King Charles III step in, after they were told they may receive just 1 per cent of their compensation claims for childhood abuse.
Former British child migrants are demanding King Charles III intervene after a "disgusting" compensation offer for abuse suffered at Australia's notorious Fairbridge farm schools.UK child migrants were told to expect 1 per cent of the value of the claims for abuse suffered at Australian farm schoolsThe largest Fairbridge farm schools were in Western Australia and New South Wales
Old Fairbridgians Association WA president Ric Hinch has written to King Charles, asking him to step in. Past pupils of the farm schools have told of emotional, physical and sexual abuse, from staff and older students. The Prince's Trust has always insisted Fairbridge Restored Ltd was not legally able to join Australia's redress scheme.Insufficient money
"The amount that will be paid to you will therefore be a small proportion of the admitted claim value," he said.The claim is also less any redress payments paid by the Australian Government, or through separate civil claims against the Australian Government.Disappointed and disgusted
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