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The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times
National
Blake Foden

Canberran allegedly encouraged child sex overseas

Ernest Maclay leaves court after being granted bail on Friday. Picture by Blake Foden

A Gowrie man has been granted bail after allegedly committing one of Australia's most serious federal crimes by encouraging child sexual activity overseas.

The offence was allegedly committed on January 30, the ACT Magistrates Court heard when the charge, which carries a 20-year jail sentence, was put to Ernest James Maclay on Friday.

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