A Perth man is due to reappear in Perth Magistrates Court today (24 July, 2026) charged over possessing dozens of images and videos allegedly containing child abuse material.
The man, 76, was charged after AFP executed a search warrant at a Westminster home on 30 June, 2026.
During the search warrant, investigators located an electronic tablet allegedly containing images, videos and animated GIFs of explicit child abuse material. AFP investigators seized the electronic device for further forensic analysis.
The man was charged with:
- One count of possessing child abuse material, contrary to section 474.22A of the Criminal Code (Cth); and
- One count of access child abuse material, contrary to section 474.22(1)(a) of the Criminal Code (Cth).
Both offences carry a maximum penalty of 15 years' imprisonment.
The man was remanded in custody at his first court appearance on 30 June, 2026 and was scheduled to reappear in court today.
AFP Detective Acting Inspector Josh Gilmour said the AFP worked tirelessly to disrupt the dissemination of online child abuse material.
"The creation, possession or distribution of any form of child abuse material - whether real or animated - is illegal. Those who are found to have engaged with this abhorrent material will be subject to the full force of the law," a/Insp Gilmour said.
"To those soliciting, possessing or sharing child abuse material - investigators are working tirelessly to identify you and place you before the courts to face justice."
The AFP and its partners are committed to stopping child exploitation and abuse and the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation (ACCCE) is driving a collaborative national approach to combatting child abuse.
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 000.
If you or someone you know is impacted by child sexual abuse and online exploitation, support services are available.
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.
