Statement: Craig Silvey

Fremantle Press is aware of the charges of child exploitation which were brought against Craig Silvey this week. The alleged offences are shocking and abhorrent, and we acknowledge survivors of child exploitation and their families. 

In a tight-knit community, this news affects our authors, industry colleagues, bookstores, schools and readers. Fremantle Press is available to its creatives for support via the usual contacts. 

At this time, Fremantle Press has ceased to promote Rhubarb by Craig Silvey and will do so while the court follows due process. We acknowledge the presumption of innocence and the importance of procedural fairness, and will make no further comment until legal proceedings are complete.