My question is: why are you surprised enough about it to write something? The injustice of the judiciary system is so deeply entrenched throughout our society, particularly Australian society, that what would make news would be to find an uncorrupted policeman/lawyer/judge contained within it, and what is more, it has been corrupt from the day Gov. Phillip landed on its shores. If this is hard to believe simply ask why is it that almost no rich people are convicted or spend time in gaol now or then...gosh, don't get me started! However, I can say, quite categorically, (without getting too high on my soap box) that too few people receive proper justice through legal channels. Over the years I am sorry to say that I now believe that the concept of natural justice is gaining more traction, rightfully or wrongfully.

Dealing with the Mob: I had a similar experience in 2000 when I uncovered abuse and a paedophilia group operating through several schools in the northern NSW area. I reported it after gaining all the evidence through doctors, hospital and various other sources, and initially my coverage of it was supported - until the Ed. Dept ordered the source of the information to be 'shut down' (giving the local schools a bad name), particularly after I challenged the Principals as to why they were not taking more proactive actions (since they knew); the Chamber of Commerce lodged protests to my editor as I was 'giving the town a bad name'; and the council, initially supportive but ordered by their mayor to ensure I was muzzled in case the area 'was unfavourably viewed by potential home buyers'; and the police, when asked why they weren't acting on the parent's complaints, formed a closed circle against my coverage. I have to ask why. Is paedophilia such a big industry now that too many vested interests are being hurt in trying to expose it? Just exactly who is involved? I was, of course, sacked within a few weeks, and to this day have not received a reason, despite much effort.

Thanks for that, Arcticdog.
I have also lived for the past six years in a small community where people - important people- have lied about me or pretended not to know what was going on. It is the strangest way to live. Nothing in my previous life experience had prepared me for this situation. I absolutely trusted and respected many of these people. I had no idea what they were doing till I applied for my documents under Freedom of Information. If I had not applied for my FOI documents I would never have realised what was secretly "going on". My whole concept of my life in Australia has been changed by this experience. There is no real law to protect ordinary people. Selfish, evil people have gained control of this country. I know this sounds naive but I don't care.

This is a tragic and horrific story.

I would like to point out to OLO folk that when similar stories are told about Indingenous kids being victims of predators, race is an almost automatic factor raised.

In this instance I presume the perpetrator is not Indigenous, so what is his ethnicity? I am not fair dinkum! for I don't care what his ethnicity is but I would like to make the point that children should be protected against predators like this.

Surely it is time for all good people to demand that this abuse and exploitation of children must end. Maybe it is time to prosecute the people who do nothing, who ignore such behaviour.

Where is the justice of this pervert getting only 2 years! Oh I get it , he was a police officer wasn't he? They know how to look after their own.

Those who support and promote the pornography industry share in the guilt that allow these men and sometimes women to carry out their perverted lusts on children. Paedophiles and pornography go hand in hand. Advertisers promote children as sex objects and no one complains until they are treated as such. If their was as much outrage with the porno industry as their was with the mad mufti our children would be a lot safer.

The Prophetic voice is sorely needed this day.

I'm stunned by the depths of legal manipulation carried out by those named in this article. What stuns me even more, is the huge list of the 'nobility' who are drawing a line in the sand and declaring whos side they are on IRRESPECTIVE of the evidence.

God help us.

JESUS SAID: (Luke 11)

44 "Woe to you, because you are like unmarked graves, which men walk over without knowing it."

45 One of the experts in the law answered him, "Teacher, when you say these things, you insult us also."

46 Jesus replied, "And you experts in the law, woe to you, because you load people down with burdens they can hardly carry, and you yourselves will not lift one finger to help them.

52 "Woe to you lawyers, because you have taken away the key to knowledge. You yourselves have not entered, and you have hindered those who were entering."

53 When Jesus left there, the Pharisees and the teachers of the law began to oppose him fiercely and to besiege him with questions, 54 waiting to catch him in something he might say.

COMMENT: The last verse is most instructive concerning how much of the legal fraternity acts when 'cornered' by the voice of the Almighty.

Regarding the Case of Mr Power, we can all reflect on these words.

Galatians 6:7

Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. 8The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature will reap destruction;

Even though Mr Cowdery appears be reluctant to press charges in certain cases, God is still not mocked.

Perhaps the law should scrutinize more closely the people from Taree who were also involved?

We could also ask "Is Taree unique"? unlikely.