A 12-year-old boy accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting a 6-year-old girl has been spared his next date in court so that he can enjoy a family holiday.
The Year 6 boy yesterday denied the accusations, which are alleged to have taken place in a school toilet block, as he made his first appearance at Australia's Children's Court accompanied by his parents and aunt.
The boy's lawyer, James Viney, told the court his client was pleading not guilty to four counts of indecent assault, three while in company, and two counts of sexual intercourse with a child under 10 at a northern beaches school that cannot be named to protect the identity of the children.
Viney then asked for the youngster's bail conditions to be changed so that he could go interstate for a family holiday.
Magistrate Louise McMahon agreed and ordered the boy be excused from appearing when his case is next before the court on November 24.