Queensland music teacher charged with sexual assault

A music teacher in Queensland has been charged with sexual assault involving a student. Nicholas Campbell, 54, appeared in court on Wednesday face three counts of aggravated sexual assault. The charges relate to incidents that allegedly occurred in 1996 while he worked at a different school. Currently, Campbell is employed at Matthew Flinders Anglican College in Buderim, located on the Sunshine Coast. He has been granted bail and is scheduled to appear in court again in Grafton, New South Wales, on April 14. Prosecutors have described the allegations as serious and expressed concerns about Campbell's mental health. His lawyer said Campbell had been aware of the complaint since 2020 but thought it would remain a civil matter. The lawyer claimed that Campbell is highly regarded at his current school and has no prior criminal history. Matthew Flinders Anglican College stated that it takes all allegations involving staff seriously. The school also emphasized its commitment to cooperating with authorities and ensuring the safety of students and the community.