Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

OUSA Issues Trespass Order Barring Councillor Benedict Ong

9/2/2026

18 4 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

OUSA president Daniel Leamy announced a trespass order against Councillor Benedict Ong.
OUSA will bar Ong from all OUSA facilities after multiple student complaints.
OUSA asked the University of Otago to impose the same ban.
Students alleged inappropriate and unwanted behaviours by Ong and requested anonymity.
Ong posted on Facebook that the accusations were a politically motivated false attack.

1 of 1

Story summary

OUSA president Daniel Leamy announced a trespass order against Councillor Benedict Ong.
OUSA will bar Ong from all OUSA facilities after multiple student complaints.
OUSA asked the University of Otago to impose the same ban.
Students alleged inappropriate and unwanted behaviours by Ong and requested anonymity.
Ong posted on Facebook that the accusations were a politically motivated false attack.