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Farmer to stand trial over alleged sexual assault of British backpacker at his Queensland property
A farmer who allegedly raped a British backpacker while she was working at his rural property in Queensland four years ago has been committed to stand trial.
Key points:
- Farmer Wayne Green is to face trial on charges including rape, sexual assault and deceptive recruiting of labour
- Prosecutors allege a British backpacker was doing farm work at Mr Green’s property to extend her visa in 2017
- Mr Green, who appeared in court via video link, told the court he would plead not guilty.
Wayne Robert Green, 51, was charged with two counts of rape, sexual assault and deceptive recruiting of labour in 2018, after a joint police and Australian Border Force investigation.
Mr Green, who appeared in court via video link, told the court he would plead not…
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