An Australian National University college is accused of failing in its duty of care, over an alleged sexual assault during a 'pub golf' hazing ritual five years ago.
A former student is suing an Australian National University college over an alleged sexual assault during a hazing ritual five years ago.
The woman's barrister, Tony Bartley, said pub golf was one of a series of college practices which involved excessive drinking at the college and other venues.Mr Bartley told the court, the woman woke in her own bed the next day, with her jeans and underwear pulled down.But Mr Bartley told the court, about 10 days later a close friend heard the alleged offender boasting about "his success" on pub golf night.
He gave a long description of the culture at the college, saying young female students were referred to as "dingoes" — a term suggesting promiscuity — while male students were known as "tusks". He said it was "inconceivable" to do such a thing, considering the intoxicated state the students were in.
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