Teacher charges

A former Sydney primary school teacher is facing 34 charges of sexual assault allegedly committed more than 30 years ago.

By InvestSMART · 9 Oct 2011

By InvestSMART ·
9 Oct 2011

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A former Sydney primary school teacher is facing 34 charges of sexual assault allegedly committed more than 30 years ago.

Five women, who were alleged victims of Michael Drew are planning a class action against their old school, St Agnes Catholic Primary School.

Mr Drew, 55, who now works for Centrelink, was the sports co-ordinator at the school in the late 1970s and '80s.

Mia Donald from Porters Lawyers in Canberra is acting for several of the alleged victims and is preparing the class action on their behalf. She has called for anyone with information to contact her.

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Frequently Asked Questions about this Article…

Who is Michael Drew and what charges is he facing?

Michael Drew is a former Sydney primary school teacher who is facing 34 charges of sexual assault allegedly committed more than 30 years ago. He was the sports coordinator at St Agnes Catholic Primary School in the late 1970s and 1980s and is now reported to be working for Centrelink.

What allegations have led to a class action related to St Agnes Catholic Primary School?

Five women who say they were victims of Michael Drew are planning a class action against their old school, St Agnes Catholic Primary School, in relation to the alleged historical sexual assaults.

Who is representing the alleged victims in the planned class action?

Mia Donald from Porters Lawyers in Canberra is acting for several of the alleged victims and is preparing the class action on their behalf.

When and where did the alleged incidents involving Michael Drew occur?

The alleged incidents are said to have occurred more than 30 years ago when Michael Drew was the sports coordinator at St Agnes Catholic Primary School in the late 1970s and 1980s.

Is Michael Drew currently employed and if so, where?

Yes. The article reports Michael Drew, now 55, is currently working for Centrelink.

How can people with information about the alleged assaults come forward?

According to the article, Mia Donald of Porters Lawyers has called for anyone with information to contact her. People with relevant information should reach out to Porters Lawyers in Canberra to speak with Mia Donald or her team.

What should members of the public or former students do if they believe they were affected?

If former students or members of the public believe they were affected, the article advises contacting the legal team handling the matter — Porters Lawyers in Canberra and Mia Donald — so their information can be considered as part of the class action preparations.

As an everyday investor, why might I follow this story about the alleged historical abuse and planned class action?

While the article focuses on legal allegations and a planned class action, everyday investors may follow such stories to stay informed about possible reputational or legal issues affecting organisations they care about. In this case, the developments involve St Agnes Catholic Primary School, the alleged former teacher Michael Drew, and lawyers from Porters Lawyers preparing a class action.