Government doing 'everything in our power' to keep SA safe from notorious paedophile
The South Australian government is taking measures to protect the community ahead of the release of notorious paedophile Peter Liddy. Liddy, who was jailed for sexually abusing children in the 1980s, is set to have his sentence expire on June 4. The government has filed applications for either indefinite detention or an extended supervision order to manage his release.
- ▪Peter Liddy was jailed in 2001 for sexually abusing four children between 1983 and 1986.
- ▪The South Australian Attorney-General has applied for Liddy's indefinite detention or an extended supervision order.
- ▪Supreme Court Justice Rachael Gray ruled that Liddy should be released on strict home detention conditions while awaiting further assessments.
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Government doing 'everything in our power' to keep SA safe from paedophile Peter LiddyEBy Evelyn LeckieTopic:Child Sexual AbuseThu 21 May 2026 at 2:50pmThu 21 May 2026 at 2:50pmThu 21 May 2026 at 2:50pmNotorious paedophile and former magistrate Peter Liddy. (ABC News)In short:Notorious paedophile and former magistrate Peter Liddy was jailed in 2001 for sexually abusing children in the 1980s.Liddy's sentence is due to expire on June 4.What's next?The government has filed two applications to either ensure Liddy is indefinitely detained or the subject of an extended supervision order.abc.net.au/news/paedophile-peter-liddy-release-prompts-government-response/106706194Link copiedShareShare articleThe South Australian Attorney-General says the government is doing everything in its power to…
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