Former Vaucluse teacher faces new sexual abuse allegations

Michael Anthony Lunn, a former teacher at Vaucluse Public School, faces new allegations of sexual abuse involving eight students from the 1980s. He has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges, including sexual assault and indecent assault. Previously, Lunn was acquitted in three trials related to similar accusations. The current trial, which is judge-alone, includes testimonies from former students detailing incidents of abuse, including inappropriate touching and sexual acts. Lunn, who worked in education from 1979 until his retirement in 1999, was arrested in August 2022. The trial continues, with prosecutors alleging a pattern of misconduct during his teaching career.