Former teacher Helga Lam may be forced to pay part of a $2.5M settlement for alleged 1970s abuse.

A former Sydney teacher, Helga Lam, faces legal action from the New South Wales government to pay part of a $2.5 million settlement awarded to four former students for alleged sexual abuse in the 1970s. Lam was cleared of criminal charges due to a gender-specific law that no longer applies. She denies any wrongdoing, arguing that societal standards at the time did not prevent her from having sex with students. The court is deciding if Lam should be held liable for the settlement.