Jasper Jones author Craig Silvey faces Fremantle court over alleged child exploitation offences
Australian Broadcasting Corporation • • world
Key Points:
- Craig Silvey, a prominent Australian author known for the award-winning book Jasper Jones, has been charged with possession and distribution of child exploitation material following a police raid at his Fremantle home.
- Silvey, 43, was granted bail with strict conditions including a $100,000 surety, restrictions on internet use, and a ban on working with children, but was not released from custody after failing to meet bail conditions.
- The WA Education Minister announced that Silvey's books will be removed from school curricula in 2026 pending the outcome of the investigation due to the serious nature of the allegations.
- Prosecutors allege Silvey engaged in online conversations expressing sexual interest in children and used an alias on adult websites, while refusing
