Parliamentary inquiry urges ban on new enrolments at Sydney private school amid abuse allegations

A New South Wales parliamentary inquiry has recommended that Redeemer Baptist School be barred from enrolling new students and that police investigate allegations of sexual assault and other abuse, The Guardian reported. Former students and teachers from the western Sydney school told the inquiry they had experienced a range of disturbing conduct, including sexual, physical, psychological, spiritual and financial abuse. The inquiry’s findings come after testimonies highlighted a pattern of misconduct at the private religious institution. Officials said the recommendations aim to protect prospective pupils while law enforcement examines the claims. The school faces potential restrictions on admissions pending the outcome of any police investigation.

Why it matters

The recommendations could halt new enrolments at the school and trigger police scrutiny of serious abuse allegations.

Key details

Location

Australia · Oceania

Reported by

The Guardian

First reported

10 Nov 2026, 10:21 IST

Key names

Sydney’s Redeemer Baptist, Sydney, Redeemer Baptist, South Wales

Section

World

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• The GuardianSydney private school accused of sexual abuse should be banned from enrolling new students, inquiry says 10 Nov, 10:21

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