Double agony for Shine victims as deal delayed

Victims, many of whom are elderly and in ill health, insist the Medical Missionaries of Mary religious order has walked back from an agreed settlement.

Michael Shine, 86, after he was sentenced to four years in prison for indecent assault. Picture: Collins Courts

The victims of child abuser Michael Shine will have to wait until after he is out of prison before they receive any compensation because of a dispute over legal costs.

Due to legal wrangling, the proposed multi-million settlement to more than 100 victims fell at the last hurdle in recent weeks, and a resolution could now be months away.