Australian children's author jailed for exploitation
The gist
Australian children's author Craig Silvey was jailed seven months for possessing and distributing child exploitation material.
The case has pulled his award-winning books from schools and bookshops.
How it unfolded
- Jan 13, 2026Silvey, then 43, was arrested at his Fremantle home after police raided it and seized electronic devices; he appeared in Fremantle Magistrates Court charged with possessing and distributing child exploitation material and was granted bail.
- May 2026Silvey, 44, pleaded guilty to possessing and distributing child exploitation material; two further charges were dropped.
- Oct 22, 2026His seven-month sentence was backdated to this date.