Louise Milligan
@milliganreports.bsky.social
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
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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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
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
Analysis from me about historic passing of laws in Australia’s smallest jurisdiction, the ACT, to allow childhood abuse survivors to sue institutions for vicarious liability. What about other states? Lawyer Judy Courtin says they need “the balls & the ovaries”. #auspol www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
ACT steps up on holding institutions liable for abusers. Why not NSW?
Survivors watched on as the ACT took a historic step on Tuesday in passing a bill to overturn a High Court decision that allowed a church to avoid litigation over the actions of one of its priests.
www.abc.net.au
October 30, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Analysis from me about historic passing of laws in Australia’s smallest jurisdiction, the ACT, to allow childhood abuse survivors to sue institutions for vicarious liability. What about other states? Lawyer Judy Courtin says they need “the balls & the ovaries”. #auspol www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
Watch reporter John Lyons’ story Chasing Trump’s Billions, on #4Corners ABC TV tonight 8.30 AEST & support public interest #journalism. Via YouTube for international viewers. This story famously led Donald #Trump to threaten John’s questions were “hurting Australia”.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
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As Trump's wealth skyrockets, accusations of conflicts of interest mount
Donald Trump's wealth has skyrocketed since his return to the White House nine months ago, leading to accusations that he is profiting from the presidency.
www.abc.net.au
October 12, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Watch reporter John Lyons’ story Chasing Trump’s Billions, on #4Corners ABC TV tonight 8.30 AEST & support public interest #journalism. Via YouTube for international viewers. This story famously led Donald #Trump to threaten John’s questions were “hurting Australia”.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
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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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September 17, 2025 at 3:02 AM
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
#MEAAmedia
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
September 16, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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
Me too! Proud to be part of this 64-year tradition of holding truth to power. Thank you. ❤️
I'm proud of #4Corners it continues to hold truth to power. @milliganreports.bsky.social
September 16, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Me too! Proud to be part of this 64-year tradition of holding truth to power. Thank you. ❤️
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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
"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...
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.
www.abc.net.au
September 16, 2025 at 5:32 AM
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
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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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September 16, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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...
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
September 15, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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...
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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September 15, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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...
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@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!
Important four corners article about far right Christian interference in Australian politics
And their covering up of child abuse
Powerful reporting.
Well done team!
September 15, 2025 at 11:05 AM
@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!
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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Jaw dropping story Louise. Thank you!!!!
September 15, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Jaw dropping story Louise. Thank you!!!!
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Good work. Praying for justice for Mick.
September 15, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Good work. Praying for justice for Mick.
"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...
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.
www.abc.net.au
September 14, 2025 at 8:12 PM
"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...
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...
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".
www.abc.net.au
September 12, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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...
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...
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.
www.abc.net.au
September 4, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01...
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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...
September 1, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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...
Another piece of big and welcome news. My @themonthly story about the true history of George Pell is back up.
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.
September 1, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Another piece of big and welcome news. My @themonthly story about the true history of George Pell is back up.
Press release about my new novel Shellybanks, out March 3: www.booksandpublishing.com.au/articles/202... #books #publishing
A&U acquires Milligan’s second novel | Books+Publishing
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September 1, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Press release about my new novel Shellybanks, out March 3: www.booksandpublishing.com.au/articles/202... #books #publishing
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Yeah! Looking forward to it. Loved Pheasant's Nest.
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
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
September 1, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Yeah! Looking forward to it. Loved Pheasant's Nest.
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
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
September 1, 2025 at 2:54 AM
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
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
Read this important editorial in The Age about the ugly defamation cottage industry and its appalling attacks on free speech and public interest journalism. www.theage.com.au/national/lan...
Landmark court victory came in yet another case that should never have been heard
Dr Munjed Al Muderis’ case was the latest example of how a dozen money-driven defamation lawyers have made a cottage industry of extracting fees from rich clients only to score a spectacular own goal.
www.theage.com.au
August 11, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Read this important editorial in The Age about the ugly defamation cottage industry and its appalling attacks on free speech and public interest journalism. www.theage.com.au/national/lan...
🙏Leanne Rowe in MJA on our #4Corners: “God Complex brought into sharp focus what #medical profession has been grappling with for a very long time..The ABC’s central question — why have doctors allowed this to persist? — deserves a transparent public response.” insightplus.mja.com.au/2025/30/four...
Four Corners fallout: speak up about medical workplace abuse or be complicit - InSight+
The ABC’s Four Corners program God Complex should be regarded as a catalyst for change. Speaking up — safely, lawfully and together — is the first step. The message is clear: the time for silence is o...
insightplus.mja.com.au
August 4, 2025 at 7:04 AM
🙏Leanne Rowe in MJA on our #4Corners: “God Complex brought into sharp focus what #medical profession has been grappling with for a very long time..The ABC’s central question — why have doctors allowed this to persist? — deserves a transparent public response.” insightplus.mja.com.au/2025/30/four...
BREAKING: Epworth #hospital to refer another patient complaint about neurosurgeon Greg Malham to medical regulator after patient said he was “arrogant” & “dehumanising”. She came forward after our #4Corners story God Complex. We’ve been flooded with correspondence. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...
Hospital to refer patient complaint about neurosurgeon to medical regulator
Former patients and colleagues of Greg Malham have contacted Four Corners to describe their own dealings with the neurosurgeon and what they say was inappropriate care and follow-up.
www.abc.net.au
July 30, 2025 at 10:00 PM
BREAKING: Epworth #hospital to refer another patient complaint about neurosurgeon Greg Malham to medical regulator after patient said he was “arrogant” & “dehumanising”. She came forward after our #4Corners story God Complex. We’ve been flooded with correspondence. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...
If you missed No Return, the excellent #4Corners on the tax office by my colleagues Angus Grigg and Neil Chenoweth, you should catch up on ABC iView and YouTube. iview.abc.net.au/video/NC2503...
Four Corners: S2025 No Return: Australia's Missing Billions
The Australian Taxation Office holds extraordinary power, but who's keeping it in check? The ATO is one of the most powerful and secretive institutions in the country, but for years, it's operated wit...
iview.abc.net.au
July 28, 2025 at 11:31 AM
If you missed No Return, the excellent #4Corners on the tax office by my colleagues Angus Grigg and Neil Chenoweth, you should catch up on ABC iView and YouTube. iview.abc.net.au/video/NC2503...
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Superb reporting but is a really tough read.
Remember that odd story before the election about a neurosurgeon tearing down Monique Ryan’s campaign corflute, talking about burying the body under concrete? I decided to investigate. Turns out that behaviour did not exist in a vacuum. Watch #4Corners 8.30pm, ABC TV. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07...
When video of this surgeon went viral, his colleagues were the least surprised
It took a viral video for Australia to see a side of a celebrated neurosurgeon that some of his colleagues and patients had known about for years.
www.abc.net.au
July 28, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Superb reporting but is a really tough read.