Australia - Author Craig Silvey faces Fremantle court over alleged child exploitation offences, 12 Jan 2026

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Author Craig Silvey not cooperating with authorities after arrest, court told

One of Australia's most renowned authors, Craig Silvey, faces court after he allegedly distributed child exploitation material.

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On 12 January 2026, police executed a search warrant at Silvey's home, where he was allegedly found "actively engaging with...child exploitation offenders online". He was arrested and charged with possessing and distributing child exploitation material, and his electronic devices were seized. The prosecutor alleged that Silvey had expressed a sexual interest in children during an online conversation, that there was evidence he had provided images, and that he declined to allow investigators access to the devices.

 

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Author Craig Silvey has bail conditions changed after 'media attention'

WA children's author Craig Silvey gets his bail conditions altered by a Perth court after complaining of "significant media attention" since being charged with child exploitation offences.

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Craig Silvey: Australian author charged with distributing child exploitation material

Silvey, best known for his novel Jasper Jones, was arrested after police raided his Perth home.

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