A 57-year-old non-teaching staff member at a Hobart school was charged in Oct. 2025 with accessing child abuse material online, leading to his arrest and bail; he is due in court Feb. 17, 2026.

A 57-year-old non-teaching staff member at The Friends' School in Hobart has been charged with using a carriage service to access child abuse material, following a multi-agency investigation prompted by reports from the U.S. National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. The man, arrested in October 2025, was bailed and is due in court on February 17, 2026. Police seized electronic devices during raids in South and North Hobart. The school confirmed the employee was stood down immediately, with no evidence of broader involvement or risk to students or staff. Authorities emphasized ongoing legal processes and offered support services.