Educational Leadership

Exclusive: Pressure builds on government to apologise, as lawyer likens ‘trail of destruction’ to that wreaked by Catholic church

Petition includes allegations from girls who were as young as 13 at time of alleged assaults

A student at a prestigious Catholic boys' school was tormented and taunted by his alleged rapists and rugby teammates on social media, including while he was away from home in a foreign country.

A damning report has painted a harrowing picture of student safety at Australian unis. The survey of more than 40,000 students found 1 in 6 had been sexually harassed since starting uni, and 1 in 20 had been sexually assaulted. It's also shone a light on how institutions deal with theses issues - and students aren't happy about it. Plus, tennis legend and current world number 1 Ash Barty has made a pretty shocking and emotional announcement that's she's retiring from the sport. And what's it been like for young Russians who oppose the invasion of Ukraine? Guests Catriona Jackson, CEO Universities Australia Georgie Beatty, President National Union of Students Dr Leonid Petrov, ANU Catherine Murphy, ABC Sports reporter If you, or anyone you know needs help, contact 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or Lifeline on 13 11 14.

About 50,000 cases of abuse or harassment take place every year, report finds

US universities must hold hearings on campus sexual assault claims where alleged victims and attackers can be cross-examined, according to federal guidelines.

The mandate is part of a new set of US Department of Education rules on how places of learning must handle sexual misconduct cases.

The agency said the rules will ensure fairness to accusers and accused.

Critics said they will discourage victims from reporting attacks.