Detectives from North Brisbane Child Protection and Investigation Unit have charged a 30-year-old Brighton man in relation to alleged child sex offences, yesterday, June 4.

It will be alleged the man engaged in inappropriate behaviour with several children in Tasmania while employed at an educational facility in McDowall, Queensland between December 2024 and May 2025.

He was charged with six counts of grooming children under 16 by facilitating procurement of a child to engage in a sexual act, three counts of grooming children under 12 by facilitating procurement of a child to engage in a sexual act (child or fictitious), nine counts of using the internet to procure children under 16, three counts of using the internet to procure children under 12, and one count each of possessing child exploitation material, using a carriage service to solicit child abuse material, attempting to use a carriage service to solicit child abuse material, and possessing tainted property.

He was remanded in custody to re-appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on July 14.

If you’ve experienced sexual assault, it is not your fault and you are not alone. There are multiple ways to report what has happened to you depending on your situation.

If there’s an immediate danger, call Triple Zero (000). You can also report online via: https://forms.police.qld.gov.au/launch/SexualAssault, over the phone or face to face at a police station.

There are also Alternative Reporting Options available depending on your situation.

For confidential information, counselling and support, call the State-wide Sexual Assault Helpline on 1800 010 120 or 1800 RESPECT for 24-hour help.

Quote this reference number: QP2500965621

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