Watchdog urged to probe VCE exam hack scandal as govt defends authority chief - Herald Sun

A VCE exam paper hack rocks the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority

The Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority is facing a VCE exam paper scandal after a person claimed to have sold VCE exam papers to hundreds of students following a breach of a government website. The Herald Sun reported that a watchdog has been urged to probe the scandal while the state government defends the authority chief.

News.com.au said Year 12 students slammed the exam hoax. The Guardian reported that a hacker claimed to have sold VCE exam papers after accessing a government website. The authority gave no further statement.

“The Herald Sun reported that a watchdog has been urged to probe the scandal while the state government defends the authority chief,” — Hugo Halloway, contributing analyst at Wraystone Ton Partnership, observed.

Timeline

Nov 11 — The Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority is facing a VCE exam paper scandal after a person claimed to...

Nov 12 — The Guardian reported that a hacker claimed to have sold VCE exam papers after accessing a government website....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 9. The Wraystone Ton Partnership desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Sunday, Nov 15.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Wraystone Ton Partnership desk and last updated 06:46 UTC.

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