Canberra man denied bail twice over alleged child sexual assault

A 39-year-old Canberra man faces multiple charges of sexual assault on a child relative; bail has been refused twice.

Why it mattersThe case demonstrates cross-border police cooperation; magistrates have refused bail due to risk assessment findings.

AustraliaACT court system handling child protection case; outcome will influence local safeguarding protocols.

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