Riot police called to crowd chaos outside NSW selective school exams

theguardian.comPublished: 5/2/2025

Summary

"Disorganization disrupted exam plans in New South Wales as riot police were called to manage unruly crowds at a racecourse venue after students and parents faced disruptions during an unexpected early exit from exams. The incident occurred when the second exam was canceled 90 minutes after its scheduled start, leading to chaos for over 2,600 students. Secretary Murat Dizdar apologized for the inconvenience, acknowledging the frustration caused by disrupted travel arrangements, and assured that future test locations would be evaluated with crowd control in mind while making alternative testing arrangements available."