Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Rate of male offending.
• Recent Australian research shows one in 20 men are 'motivated offenders' (individuals who report both an interest in and offending against children). Alarmingly, these men are 3 times more likely to work with children, compared to other Australian men. • There are over 5.8 Million current holders of a Working With Children Check in Australia. Advocates say the system has blind spots and is riddled with loopholes which are easily exploited by offenders.