Queensland

Pastor's son in Queensland court on rape charges

The teenage son of a church pastor has faced a Queensland court charged with rape.

The 19-year-old, who cannot be identified, is facing several charges including two counts of rape, one count of attempted rape and three counts of indecent treatment of a child.

Police allege the offences involved children aged between 11 and 13 and occurred between November 2015 and December 2016 at a private residence.

The teen was granted bail after appearing in Southport Magistrates Court on Thursday.

As part of the conditions of his bail, he is banned from using or accessing the internet and must abide by a nightly curfew.

His lawyer Adam Guest told the court his client has "significant contest" with the nature of the alleged offences.

Another condition of the man's bail is that he is banned from attending his father's church or any church-related activities.

The matter has been adjourned until March 16.

AAP