Updated statement: Craig Silvey

Fremantle Press has learned today that Craig Silvey has pled guilty to possessing and distributing child exploitation material.

This is devastating news for the entire community in light of the trust vested in him by readers, schools, bookstores, libraries and colleagues.

Fremantle Press ceased to promote Craig Silvey’s work at the time the charges were first laid, and no changes will be made to this decision.

Fremantle Press acknowledges survivors of child exploitation and their families at this difficult time.