WA's worst paedophile to be given taxpayer-funded housing

Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerThe Sydney Morning Herald logoThe Sydney Morning Herald logoAdvertisementNationalThe WA premier says his hands are tied over the decision to provide taxpayer-funded housing to the state’s worst paedophile upon his release. Updated July 30, 2026 — 8:18pm,first published 8:16pmLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon0:37‘Substantial’ evidence against man who allegedly murdered Kumanjayi Little BabyVideo icon1:30Boy facing charges after allegedly tearing through the streets of PerthVideo icon2:58Inside police operation to halt stolen car chaseVideo icon0:20Walker unleashes golden spray on teammateAdvertisementThe Sydney Morning Herald logoTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe Sydney Morning HeraldThe AgeBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe Sydney Morning HeraldContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe