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Serving Our People Founder Charged With 51 Offences as Court Grants Conditional Bail

Bail is conditional, with the next court mention set for February 19.

Overview

  • Queensland Police allege the offences occurred between April and November 2025 and involved three women in their 20s known to the accused.
  • The charges comprise 34 counts of sexual assault, 14 counts of rape, two counts of assault occasioning bodily harm, and one count of attempted rape.
  • Detectives executed a search warrant at the charity’s Mermaid Beach premises and seized several items.
  • Bail conditions include a ban on international travel, twice‑weekly reporting to Broadbeach Police Station, and no contact with the three complainants.
  • Volunteers continued packing and distributing food as the organisation faced scrutiny following recent leadership resignations.