Fair Work Commission deputy admits possessing child abuse material

Alan Boulton, 76, admitted to two counts of possessing child abuse material. He accidentally showed images during a Monash University lecture in February 2025.

Why it mattersThe case raises questions about how government agencies check and watch over senior staff.

AustraliaThe case affects public confidence in Fair Work Commission leadership and highlights how officials in trusted positions can commit serious offences.

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