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Western Australia Bans Craig Silvey Books After Guilty Plea

5/6/2026

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Western Australia banned Craig Silvey’s books from public schools after his guilty plea to child exploitation charges.
The WA Police Child Abuse Squad raided Silvey’s Fremantle home in January.
Education Minister Sabine Winton said there is no place for his works, while Premier Roger Cook called the ban appropriate.
New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania removed his books while Silvey remains on bail pending a July 3 sentencing.

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Western Australia banned Craig Silvey’s books from public schools after his guilty plea to child exploitation charges.
The WA Police Child Abuse Squad raided Silvey’s Fremantle home in January.
Education Minister Sabine Winton said there is no place for his works, while Premier Roger Cook called the ban appropriate.
New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania removed his books while Silvey remains on bail pending a July 3 sentencing.