Brisbane ex-teacher denies wrongdoing after being charged with dozens of historical child sexual offences

Stephen Patrick Andrew Kayser, 68, accused of 49 offences in Queensland almost 40 years ago

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A former teacher has denied wrongdoing after he was accused of dozens of child sexual offences involving almost 20 children in Queensland almost 40 years ago.

Stephen Patrick Andrew Kayser, 68, appeared in Brisbane magistrates court on Monday charged with 49 historical offences.

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