A Melbourne man is expected to appear before the Melbourne Magistrates' Court today 31 January, charged with online child abuse-related offences. The man, 49, arrived in Australia on a flight from the USA on 26 January, and was selected for baggage examination by ABF officers, who discovered the alleged child abuse material on his personal phone. Victorian JACET members then executed a search warrant at a home on the Mornington Peninsula on the same day and charged the man with one count of possessing child abuse material accessed or obtained using a carriage service, contrary to section During the search warrant investigators located a number of electronic devices, which were seized for further forensic examination.
Anyone engaged in illegal activity online can very well expect a knock on the door from law enforcement. The ACCCE brings together specialist expertise and skills in a central hub, supporting investigations into online child sexual exploitation and developing prevention strategies focused on creating a safer online environment.
Members of the public who have information about people involved in child abuse are urged to contact the ACCCE. If you know abuse is happening right now, or a child is at risk, call police immediately on If you or someone you know is impacted by child sexual abuse and online exploitation, support services are available. Research conducted by the ACCCE in revealed only about half of parents talked to their children about online safety. Advice and support for parents and carers about how they can help protect children online can be found at the ThinkUKnow website, an AFP-led education program designed to prevent online child sexual exploitation.
The correct legal term is Child Abuse Material β the move to this wording was among amendments to Commonwealth legislation in to more accurately reflect the gravity of the crimes and the harm inflicted on victims. Journalists can contact us Monday to Friday from 6. Outside those hours, a rostered officer is on call. By subscribing, you consent to the AFP sharing your details with our service provider, Swift Digital , for use in relation to this service.
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