AUSTRALIA
Daily Mail
Investigation launched into child sex abuse allegations at ANOTHER one of Australia’s most prestigious private schools
By Belinda Grant Geary For Daily Mail Australia
Allegations of child sexual abuse have arisen at another one of Australia’s most prestigious private schools, prompting a new investigation.
St Ignatius College Riverview issued letters to its alumni informing them a claim relating to child sexual abuse had been made and informing them the information had been passed on to NSW police for investigation, the Sydney Morning Herald reported.
The letter, penned by Principal Paul Hine, gave no details of the allegations except that it concerned child sexual abuse and that it happened more than 30 years ago.
The allegation was passed to Dr Hine by the professional standards office of the Australian Province of the Society of Jesus.
Michelle O’Brien, the director of professional standards for the Jesuits, told The Australian her office had been aware of the claims for more than a year and that they had been passed on to police last May.
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