Craig Silvey's books are permanently removed from WA public school curriculum

7 articles · Updated · The Guardian · May 6

Education minister Sabine Winton said the temporary ban became permanent after the Western Australian author pleaded guilty to child exploitation offences.
Students who already studied his work this year and planned to use it in literature exams will not be penalised.
Winton said schools would receive support to revise lesson plans and replace the texts, calling predatory behaviour against children abhorrent.

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