Overview
- Silvey’s reporting requirement was cut to twice weekly after his lawyer cited significant media attention during check‑ins.
- Internet restrictions were relaxed for essential purposes, and he may use a phone only if encrypted applications are neither downloaded nor used.
- The court rejected a request to delete social media comments, allowing him only to disable the applications.
- Police allege January online exchanges showed sexual interest in children and sharing of images, with possession and distribution charges still before the court.
- Retailers removed his books from sale and WA schools paused use of his texts, and the case is listed to return to Fremantle Magistrates Court on March 16.