Registered sex offender abused three girls while living undetected in community
Sean Westgarth, a registered sex offender, abused three girls in Victoria over nearly two years while living undetected in the community. Despite multiple convictions, court records were not publicly available, allowing him to pose as a safe neighbor. This case highlights ongoing failures in the sex offender registration system that jeopardize public safety.
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Published 24 Jun 2026, 09:43 UTC · Updated 24 Jun 2026, 09:50 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: SMH. Editorial policy · Corrections
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