A medical student at James Cook University in Queensland has been suspended following his recent guilty plea to a domestic violence assault. The student appeared in Townsville Magistrates Court last week and pleaded guilty to assault occasioning bodily harm.
The court sentenced him to two years of probation and ordered him to pay $500 in compensation. No conviction was recorded in relation to the case.
A university spokesperson confirmed this morning that the student, whose name is not publicly disclosed due to legal reasons, has been suspended from the medical program. The university has also launched a formal review of his suitability to continue in the course.
The spokesperson emphasized the university’s awareness of the distress caused by the incident, especially among those with lived experience of domestic and family violence. They reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to maintaining high standards of conduct in training future healthcare professionals.
The suspension comes amid community and professional outcry demanding disciplinary action. Herbert MP Phil Thompson wrote directly to the university’s chancellor, Professor Ngaire Brown, urging the termination of the student’s enrollment.
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