| (...)It comes after revelations about new students being forced to endure degrading and dangerous initiation rituals at St John's, including being made to consume toxic drinks.
Cardinal Pell also said he has contacted the New South Wales Government to discuss a review of laws governing the administration of the college.
In a statement NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell says the government will consider changes to the laws given the reports of "appalling" behaviour at the college. He says he fully supports Cardinal Pell's efforts to change the culture there (...)
One incident earlier this year involved a teenage girl who was made to drink a toxic mix that included dog food, shampoo and alcohol. The incident put the girl in hospital.
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http://au.news.yahoo.com/latest/a/-/latest/15303565/insider-speaks-out-over-brutal-college-initiations/
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