Psychologist suspended after sexually assaulting a patient, harassing others
Scott Barnett, a psychologist in Melbourne, faced suspension for sexually assaulting a vulnerable patient in 2021 and harassing others over six years. The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal found he exploited his position, resulting in his disqualification from practice for eight years. Barnett was criminally convicted of two counts of sexual assault in December 2024.
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Published 24 Jun 2026, 00:43 UTC · Updated 24 Jun 2026, 00:50 UTC
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