A major lawsuit has been filed against the Department of Education, accusing it of failing to protect children from a known paedophile teacher, Rex Ryan.
Ryan, a former primary school teacher, was transferred between several Ballarat schools despite warnings from parents about his abuse, and went on to sexually abuse at least 12 young girls during his teaching career.
Child abuse in Ballarat is a tragic stain on a beautiful town.
The lawsuit alleges that the department failed to prevent the sexual abuse of students, and several Ballarat schools are at the centre of the case.
Author's summary: Department sued over paedophile teacher case.