Attorney-General for the State of Queensland v Moxham [2022] QSC 225
SUPREME COURT OF QUEENSLAND
CITATION: Attorney-General for the State of Queensland v Moxham
[2022] QSC 225
PARTIES: ATTORNEY-GENERAL FOR THE STATE OF
QUEENSLAND
(applicant)
v
KRISTOPHER RICHARD JOSEPH MOXHAM
(respondent)
FILE NO/S: BS 7402 of 2022
DIVISION: Trial Division
PROCEEDING: Application
ORIGINATING
COURT: Supreme Court at Brisbane
DELIVERED ON: 21 October 2022
DELIVERED AT: Brisbane
HEARING DATE: 17 October 2022
JUDGE: Cooper J
ORDER: Order that the respondent be released from custody
subject to the requirements set out in the Schedule until 29
October 2027.
CATCHWORDS: CRIMINAL LAW – SENTENCE – SENTENCING ORDERS
– ORDERS AND DECLARATIONS RELATING TO
SERIOUS OR VIOLENT OFFENDERS OR DANGEROUS
SEXUAL OFFENDERS – DANGEROUS SEXUAL
OFFENDER – GENERALLY – where the respondent pleaded
guilty and was sentenced to one count of carnal knowledge of
children under 16 years, one count of rape, two counts of
threatening violence and one count of breach of bail condition
– where the Attorney-General applies for orders under s 13(5)
of the Dangerous Prisoners (Sexual Offenders) Act 2003 (Qld)
– where psychiatric evidence describes the respondent’s risk
of further offending as ranging from moderately high or above
average without a supervision order to below average or low
with a supervision order – whether there is an unacceptable
risk that the respondent will commit a serious sexual offence
if released from custody without a supervision order being
made – whether a supervision order should be made
Dangerous Prisoners (Sexual Offenders) Act 2003 (Qld), s 3,
s 5, s 11, s 13, s 16, Schedule 1
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COUNSEL: M Maloney for the applicant
S Robb for the respondent
SOLICITORS: Crown Solicitor for the applicant
Legal Aid Queensland for the respondent
Application
[1] The respondent is serving a sentence of imprisonment that will expire on 29 October
2022. This is an application by the Attorney-General for an order under s 13(5) in
Division 3 of Part 2 of the Dangerous Prisoners (Sexual Offenders) Act 2003 (Qld)
(“the Act”), such an order being referred to in the Act as a “division 3 order”.
[2] Section 13 applies if the court is satisfied that “the prisoner is a serious danger to the
community in the absence of a division 3 order”.1
[3] A prisoner will be regarded as a serious danger to the community if there is an
unacceptable risk that the prisoner will commit a serious sexual offence if released
from custody or if released from custody without a supervision order being made.2
[4] The term “prisoner” is defined to include a person serving a period of imprisonment
for a serious sexual offence.3
[5] A “serious sexual offence” is defined to include an offence of a sexual nature
involving violence.4
[6] In deciding whether a prisoner is a serious danger to the community in the absence of
a division 3 order the court must have regard to a number of matters prescribed by
the Act,5 and it may reach that conclusion only if satisfied, by acceptable cogent
evidence and to a high degree of probability, that the evidence is of sufficient weight
to justify the decision.6 The Attorney-General has the onus of proving that the
prisoner is a serious danger to the community.7
[7] If the court is satisfied that a prisoner is a serious danger to the community in the
absence of a division 3 order, a discretion is enlivened under s 13(5) of the Act to
order that the prisoner be:
(a) detained in custody for an indefinite term for control, care or treatment
(“continuing detention order”); or
(b) released from custody subject to the requirements the court considers
appropriate (“supervision order”).
[8] In deciding how to exercise the discretion conferred by s 13(5) the paramount
consideration for the court is the need to ensure adequate protection of the
community.8 This reflects the objects of the Act.9
1 Dangerous Prisoners (Sexual Offenders) Act 2003 (Qld) s 13(1).
2 Dangerous Prisoners (Sexual Offenders) Act 2003 (Qld) s 13(2).
3 Dangerous Prisoners (Sexual Offenders) Act 2003 (Qld) s 5(6).
4 Dangerous Prisoners (Sexual Offenders) Act 2003 (Qld) sch 1.
5 Dangerous Prisoners (Sexual Offenders) Act 2003 (Qld) s 13(4).
6 Dangerous Prisoners (Sexual Offenders) Act 2003 (Qld) s 13(3).
7 Dangerous Prisoners (Sexual Offenders) Act 2003 (Qld) s 13(7).
8 Dangerous Prisoners (Sexual Offenders) Act 2003 (Qld) s 13(6)(a).
9 Dangerous Prisoners (Sexual Offenders) Act 2003 (Qld) s 3(a).
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History
[9] The respondent was born on 8 October 1986.
[10] There was reference in a number of the psychiatric reports to a history suggestive of
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder that evolved to a conduct disorder within the
context of family dysfunction, high mobility, and possible childhood sexual abuse.
[11] The respondent was placed in residential care as an adolescent and remained there
until he was 18 years old. He was able to complete year 12 for schooling but was
accommodated in a special education unit because of behavioural difficulties and
academic performance.
[12] Psychometric testing places him in the low average to borderline intellectual
functioning range but with particular difficulties with executive function, including
impulsivity and poor judgement.
[13] The respondent has struggled day to day in the community. He has found it difficult
to find and maintain employment, make appropriate relationships, and secure
appropriate accommodation. He has often resorted to alcohol abuse to deal with his
difficulties, which has been problematic for him.
[14] The respondent had not committed any sexual offences prior to the offending referred
to below and had only a limited criminal history. He had not previously been
incarcerated.
Sexual offending
[15] On 23 April 2015, the respondent was convicted upon his plea of guilty in the District
Court at Brisbane for one count of carnal knowledge of children under 16 years, one
count of rape, two counts of threatening violence and one count of breach of bail
condition.
[16] The offending comprised two separate events.
[17] The victim of the unlawful carnal knowledge offence was 15 years of age at the time
of the offending. The victim met the respondent via Facebook. He added her as a
friend in around July 2013. During initial discussions the respondent advised the
victim he was 19 years of age and later stated that he was 27 years of age.
[18] On 10 September 2013 the respondent contacted the victim and told her to go away
with him. The victim agreed. The respondent purchased train tickets for them both
to travel from Gympie to Brisbane. Upon arriving in Brisbane, the respondent and
the victim purchased a tent and camped in Spring Hill.
[19] The victim’s parents listed her as a missing person and on 23 September 2013 police
located the respondent and the victim at the camp site. The pair accompanied police
to the Brisbane City police station. Both were interviewed.
[20] The victim told the police that two days after they started camping together, the
respondent removed his pants when in the tent. He asked the victim if it was ok, and
she replied “yes”. The victim did not understand what the respondent intended to do
until he removed the victim’s pants and inserted his penis into her vagina. The victim
recalls the act of sexual intercourse lasted for approximately ten minutes. The victim
told the respondent to stop as she had stomach aches and he then stopped. The victim
noted that the respondent wore a condom as she could “feel it”.
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[21] During the interview with police the respondent stated that he and the victim were in
a relationship. He stated that he met the victim through Facebook and that initially
she told him that she was 15 and a half years of age yet she had told some of his
friends she was 16. The respondent advised police that he only learnt the victim’s
actual age around 16 September 2013 when they attended the movies and he saw her
student identification card.
[22] The respondent admitted to having sexual intercourse with the victim however he
stated that she asked him to have sexual intercourse, she made him remove his pants
and started playing with his “old fella”. He stated that the victim then commenced
undressing herself and continued telling him how “horny” she was. The respondent
stated that he penetrated the victim with his penis, but he did not ejaculate. He said
that he did not wear a condom as the victim did not want him to. The respondent
stated that he stopped having sexual intercourse as he was not in the mood although
the victim tried to get him to continue. The respondent also stated that the victim had
asked him for sexual intercourse the night before.
[23] At the conclusion of the interview the respondent was arrested and charged with the
offence of unlawful carnal knowledge. He was released on bail. Whilst he was on
bail the respondent committed the rape offence.
[24] The rape offence occurred on 17 February 2014. The female victim was 15 years of
age. On the evening of the offence the victim and her male friend met the respondent
in Brisbane where they walked around for a period. The respondent then invited the
victim and her friend back to a friend’s vehicle. The vehicle was a station wagon
which had the rear seats forwarded and doonas and pillows in the back.
[25] Upon arrival at the vehicle the respondent attempted to give the victim a massage, but
she did not want him to touch her. The victim then moved her chair to face the
respondent to make him stop which he did. The three then lay down in the vehicle to
sleep. The respondent did not have a shirt, but he was wearing pants. The victim was
wearing a dress along with underwear and a bra.
[26] After laying in the back of the vehicle for about 30 minutes to one hour the respondent
grabbed the victim by her wrist and pulled her over to him. He then rolled her onto
her back and sat on her legs. The respondent then pulled his shorts down to his thighs
and put a condom on his penis. The victim called out to her friend who then told the
respondent to stop as the victim did not like what he was doing. The respondent lifted
the victims dress and moved her underwear to the side before inserting his penis into
her vagina.
[27] The victim told the respondent to stop, and she attempted to push him off her. The
victim’s friend also tried to pull the respondent off the victim, but the respondent
pushed him away.
[28] After approximately 10 minutes the respondent pulled out a red knife from the ceiling
area of the vehicle and put the knife against the victim’s friend’s throat. The
respondent then threatened the victim and her friend and said, “If you fucking move
or say a word, I’ll slit your throat or stab you”. The respondent then placed the knife
against the victim’s throat and said, “If you scream or make any noise to get attention
I’ll stab you”. In fear the victim ceased struggling and the respondent proceeded to
insert his penis into the victim’s vagina.
[29] During the assault the respondent attempted to kiss the victim. The victim resisted
and turned her head away. The respondent then kissed the victim on the ear and neck
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and he attempted to touch her on the breasts by unzipping the front of the victim’s
dress however the victim resisted and zipped her dress back up.
[30] After approximately 10 minutes the respondent ceased having sexual intercourse with
the victim. The victim and her friend then left the vehicle. Police were called and
attended the scene to undertake a forensic examination.
[31] The respondent was sentenced by Judge Devereaux to 8 years imprisonment for the
rape offence. He was further sentenced to 1 year imprisonment for the offence of
carnal knowledge of children under 16 years, 2 years imprisonment for the two counts
of threatening violence and 2 months imprisonment for the breach of bail condition.
The sentences were to be served concurrently. Pre-sentence custody in the order of
415 days was declared as time already served.
[32] Accordingly, the respondent is currently serving a period of imprisonment for a
serious sexual offence and is a prisoner for the purposes of s 13 of the Act.
Events in prison
[33] Between 1 June 2016 and 14 July 2016, the respondent participated in the “Getting
Started: Preparatory Program” (“GSPP”) . It was noted that the respondent
presented with cognitive, psychological and learning responsivity factors during the
program. In an exit report detailing the respondent’s participation in the GSPP,
program facilitators recommended he undertake the Stable 2007 and participate in the
“Inclusion Sexual Offending Program” (“ISOP”).
[34] Between 11 January 2018 and 28 June 2018, the respondent participated in the ISOP,
completing a total of 49 sessions. In an exit report outlining the respondent’s
participation in the ISOP program facilitators observed the respondent often sought
reassurance and frequent affirmation regarding his individual work. The facilitators
considered this to be linked to historical poor self-esteem and a lack of significant
relationships.
[35] When discussing his offending during participation in the ISOP the respondent
acknowledged that, at the time of committing the unlawful carnal knowledge offence,
he was looking for opportunities to offend. He was having thoughts including “I want
sex” and “I feel alone”. He stated that the victim did not put up a fight whilst he was
offending. After having sex, he stated that he felt “satisfied” and thought “I broke the
drought”.
[36] When discussing the rape offence, the respondent externalised blame and stated that
his intoxication affected his ability to care about the victim’s reactions. The
respondent was able to recall the victim trying to stop him by moving her body,
zipping her dress back up and reaching out for her friend for help. He admitted to
grabbing the victim’s leg to stop her from pulling away. He discussed a fantasy of
having someone watching him have sex which he wanted to play out. At first the
respondent stated he did not recall a knife. Later he admitted there was a knife
however he denied using the knife during the offending.
[37] Overall, the respondent engaged to a satisfactory standard during ISOP. He put in
significant effort in his participation and was a supportive group member working
well with fellow program participants. It was recommended the respondent engage
in treatment with a psychologist or psychiatrist to continue to work on concepts learnt
in the program. Program facilitators referred to the presentation throughout the
program of a cognitive impairment which was identified as a responsivity factor in
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relation to engaging with his support network and any future programs. His cognitive
impairment was also identified as a difficulty with respect to understanding the
consequences of failure to comply with instructions.
[38] Between 25 March 2019 and 28 May 2019, the respondent participated in the “Sexual
Offending Maintenance Program” (“SOMP”), completing a total of nine sessions.
Program facilitators noted he was a positive and engaged group member who
completed all program tasks to a satisfactory level.
[39] The respondent was released under a parole order on 10 September 2019. Whilst on
parole, the respondent also engaged in sessions with a psychologist at the Logan
Probation and Parole office. His sessions were focused on factors that led to his
offending such as attachment, poor coping, poor role modelling from his parents, his
inability to engage in a relationship and his lack of sexual experience. He engaged in
12 sessions, which exceeded his 10 session allocation, and his psychologist
recommended the respondent be provided with further sessions to assist him in
understanding his New Future Plans and reduce his risk of offending or engaging in
high risk behaviour. The respondent also completed a Resilience program and
Intervention program during this period.
[40] On 27 July 2020, the parole board received information that the respondent was not
residing at his approved residence and had failed to notify the chief
executive/delegate of a change in residence. The respondent failed to report as
directed on 23 July 2020 and 28 July 2020 in breach of his parole order. In addition,
the parole board was advised by police that the respondent was wanted for
questioning in relation to two further offences of failure to comply. On this basis the
parole board suspended the respondent’s parole order for an indefinite period. A
warrant was issued for respondent’s arrest on 29 July 2020 and he was returned to
custody.
[41] In addition to sexual offending programs, the respondent has completed the Choices;
Recovery from Substance Abuse program in additional to various vocational
programs during his time in custody.
Psychiatric evidence
Dr Arthur
[42] Dr Kenneth Arthur prepared a report dated 7 April 2021 for the purpose of a risk
assessment in relation to a potential application under the Act.
[43] In that report, Dr Arthur stated that there was no evidence that the respondent suffers
from a major mental illness. He said the respondent is likely to have an Autism
Spectrum Disorder associated with a Mild Intellectual Disability and noted evidence
of persistent deficits in social skills relating to non-verbal communication. He also
diagnosed the respondent with Alcohol Misuse Disorder, currently in remission in a
controlled environment.
[44] Dr Arthur did not believe the respondent fulfils the criteria for an Antisocial
Personality Disorder. He also stated that there was no compelling evidence to suggest
the presence of a Paraphilic Disorder.
[45] On the question of the risk of further offending, Dr Arthur reported as follows:10
10 The risk statement in Dr Arthur’s report was presented in the form of a table.
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“RISK STATEMENT
Propensity to reoffend
Prisoner Moxham has been convicted for two sexual offences. The
sexual relationship with a 15 year old girl relates to his desire for a
partner to alleviate loneliness and isolation. The second was the rape
of a 15 year old girl whilst intoxicated and in front of the victim’s male
friend which involved the use of a knife. Prisoner Moxham has not
been able to identify any particular drivers for the second sexual
offence, although it appears to be mostly driven by a need for sexual
gratification.
Based on the static risk factors, he falls in the ‘above average risk’
group for sexual recidivism. He does not have any significant
Psychopathic Personality traits. There are a number of dynamic risk
factors for sexual recidivism relating to impairments in psychological
adjustment, significant problems with social adjustment and
manageability issues. At interview, prisoner Moxham was in denial
regarding his intimacy needs and claims he manages sexual frustration
via masturbation, which was an avenue open to him prior to the sexual
offences.
Pattern of offending
There does not appear to by any clearly discernible pattern for his
offences. His victims were similar in that they were both somewhat
vulnerable 15 year old girls. For the offence of carnal knowledge, it
appears that prisoner Moxham was seeking a relationship and did not
seem particularly sexually preoccupied. The second offence appears
motivated by a need for sexual gratification rather than any intimacy
seeking. Whilst it appears opportunistic, there may have been some
planning involved in that he appears to have invited the girl (and her
friend) back to the car with the intention of having sex.
Attempt to change
Prisoner Moxham has willingly engaged in sexual offender treatment
programs.
Effects of treatment programs
Exit reports from the Inclusions Program and Maintenance Program
have generally been positive. He is more aware of the need for
effective communication, has improved his level of sexual education
and indicates a better understanding of consent issues. He was able to
identify risk factors for sexual recidivism and formulate risk
mitigation strategies. Whilst on parole, he was initially compliant with
all conditions, engaged in outpatient treatment and was able to
establish himself in the community with the assistance of a supportive
friend. However, it appears that in the context of becoming frustrated
with his lack of work he made a unilateral, somewhat impulsive
decision to leave Brisbane and take a job in far North Queensland
without considering the consequences. Once away from his supports
he rapidly relapsed back into alcohol use, came up against the same
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social difficulties and found himself unemployed and itinerant. This
suggests that whilst he may be able to identify potential risk factors,
he did not have the capacity and/or motivation to address these
effectively despite the professional and personal supports made
available to him. It appears that he was unable to generalise what he
had learnt in the programs into his life in the community.
Utilising structured clinical judgement, I would estimate prisoner
Moxham’s unmodified risk of sexual recidivism to be moderately
high, or ‘above average.’ The major risk factors are a return to alcohol
abuse, unmet sexual/intimacy needs, his impulsivity/lack of
consequential thinking and chronic deficits in social skills relating to
his underling Autism Spectrum Disorder and Mild Intellectual
Disability.
…
His risk of sexual recidivism would be acutely increased by
intoxication with alcohol, other factors that would increase his risk
include social isolation or separation from his supports, an itinerant
lifestyle which would bring him into contact with potential victims and
mood states including loneliness and rejection.
Prisoner Moxham is unlikely to offend soon after release. As he has
shown whilst on parole in 2019/2020, he appears to function
reasonably well whilst in a contained environment with readily
available supports and a high level of structure. Unfortunately, once
he is separated from these supports he appears to rapidly return to his
previous level of functioning.
RECOMMENDATIONS
A supervision order would lower the risk of sexual recidivism to low,
or ‘below average.’
It would be important for prisoner Moxham to remain abstinent from
all drugs of abuse, particularly alcohol. This could be facilitated via
avoidance of licensed premises or social activities that centre around
alcohol, with the provision of regular urine analysis and breathalyser
monitoring. Ongoing drug and alcohol counselling in the community
would also be beneficial.
…
It appears that prisoner Moxham benefits from a high level of structure
in his life which could be provided by the use of weekly planners and
scheduled vocational and recreational activities.
The provision of a curfew and monitoring device would ensure limited
access to potential victims and that he remains close to supports. …
Whilst prisoner Moxham does not appear to have a paedophilic
paraphilia, given the ages of his victims it would not be unreasonable
to ensure he does not have unsupervised contact with girls under the
age of 16 years. There is no evidence that he represents a threat to
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underage boys, but given his history of homosexual activity caution is
advised.
I believe an order of 5 years’ duration would be sufficient to ensure
that he gains maximum benefit from psychological therapy and is
given an opportunity to develop a stable support network in the
community and prove his ability to remain abstinent from alcohol.”
[46] Dr Arthur provided a supplementary report dated 27 July 2022 after having
considered a further brief of material. In that supplementary report, Dr Arthur
confirmed his opinion that a supervision order would lower the risk of sexual
recidivism to low, or “below average”, and that an order of 5 years’ duration would
be sufficient.
[47] Dr Arthur reviewed further updating material provided to him on 12 September 2022
and confirmed that further material did not change his earlier opinions.
Dr Beech
[48] Dr Michael Beech prepared a report dated 9 December 2021 for the purpose of a risk
assessment pursuant to s 11 of the Act. In that report, Dr Beech diagnosed the
respondent with:
(a) low average to borderline intellectual functioning;
(b) unhelpful personality traits of avoidance, impulsivity, difficulty coping with
stressors, social anxiety, and poor judgement;
(c) alcohol use disorder (currently in remission);
(d) (possible) autism spectrum disorder.
[49] On the question of the risk of further offending, Dr Beech reported as follows:
“In my opinion, the offending does not represent a paraphilia. Instead,
I believe it is more likely that Mr Moxham has struggled to form
appropriate adult relationships and so he has sought to have
relationships and sexual relationships with minors. Intoxication may
have played a substantial role for the second offending but the first
was more his immature, deceitful possibly predatory attempt to form
a relationship with the 15-year-old girl. There was a marked
escalation in the offending and a particular concern that it occurred on
bail. He was released to parole. He did well apparently with the initial
period of supervision. After a few months though, when he could not
find work, he travelled to Julie Creek and Mount Isa. He returned to
circumstances similar to his offending episode — he was unemployed,
homeless and abusing alcohol. He did not though form any
relationships or offend otherwise.
…
Altogether, I believe the risk of re-offending is moderately high, in the
above average risk group. A 2017 study of Australian sex offenders
found that approximately 19% of them re-offended within five years
of release. A supervision order would reduce the risk to low. I think
he would be able to comply with the supervision order, as he did with
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the earlier stages of parole. If he is to be released to supervision, I
would recommend:
• Abstinence
• Referral for ongoing alcohol rehabilitation counselling, and the
possibility of disulfiram
• Ongoing psychological counselling, with Shelley Jacks if this is
possible
• Appropriate residential placement with J if that can be assessed
as suitable
• Integration with community agencies including employment
• A curfew that would preclude him from being out and about in
the late hours of night or idle on the streets
If he is released to parole I would recommend a five-year period.”
[50] After reviewing further material, Dr Beech provided supplementary reports dated 2
August 2022 and 26 September 2022 which each confirmed that the additional
material did not change his earlier opinions.
Dr Sundin
[51] Dr Josephine Sundin prepared a report dated 13 January 2022 for the purpose of a
risk assessment pursuant to s 11 of the Act. In that report, Dr Sundin diagnosed the
respondent with:
(a) Autism Spectrum Disorder, accompanied by mild intellectual impairment;
(b) Alcohol Use Disorder; binge pattern, in sustained remission whilst
incarcerated.
[52] Dr Sundin stated that it was possible the respondent suffers from a Paraphilia
Disorder; specifically, Hebephilia - heterosexual type due to the respondent
describing an ongoing sexual attraction to girls/women with an early post-pubertal
body type. However, Dr Sundin also noted that it is possible that the respondent’s
attraction to girls in this age group reflects his emotional, communication and
intimacy deficits, which make relationships with adult women difficult for him.
[53] On the question of the risk of further offending, Dr Sundin reported as follows:
“Mr Moxham’s two tranches of sexual offending involved 15-year-old
girls and appear to have been driven by feelings of loneliness and
isolation. Intoxication was an aggravating factor in the second
offence. He has had longstanding difficulties with respect to
psychological adjustment, poor social skills and difficulties in having
his sexual and emotional intimacy needs met. He describes a previous
high libido and has coped with this through demanding sex from
partners and ongoing masturbation.
Whilst he has expressed a desire for a future stable intimate partner
relationship, he has no clear idea as to how to establish such a
relationship.
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Future offending is likely to occur in the setting of Mr Moxham
becoming overwhelmed, feeling increasingly isolated or alienated;
with the risk of offending aggravated through increased engagement
in pornography and/or reversion to use of intoxicants, particularly
alcohol.
Mr Moxham has deficits with respect to cognitive function and
problem solving, which may potentially overwhelm him. Whilst he
has a history of street smarts, he has struggled to sustain employment
and has been vulnerable to impulsive abandonment of employment
opportunities when he has felt denigrated or confronted by co-workers
or bosses.
He is more likely to seek out a youthful victim given his emotional
identification with that age group, and his perception that they are less
challenging to him.
It is unlikely that he will re-offend precipitously or quickly after
release to the community, but his risk of reoffending will rise without
appropriate maintenance of supports, and a high level of oversight,
structure and supervision.
Overall, his risk assessment suggests that he is at above average risk
for future sexual recidivism.
In my opinion, the presence of a supervision order with the usual
clauses has the capacity to lower his risk of sexual recidivism to below
average or low.
Abstinence from intoxicants, particularly alcohol, will be an essential
part of supervision, as will close monitoring of his movements. He
will benefit from ongoing interpersonal skills counselling, drug and
alcohol counselling within the community. He will need a high level
of structure and assistance in planning for daily activities as well as
assistance in establishing vocational and recreational activities.
…
I would recommend that Mr Moxham should be subject to a five year
supervision order to enable these various strategies to be
consolidated.”
[54] After reviewing further updating material, Dr Sundin confirmed that the material did
not alter her earlier opinions.
The parties’ respective positions
[55] Ms Maloney, who appeared as counsel for the Attorney-General, acknowledged that
the evidence supports a finding that the adequate protection of the community can be
ensured by the making of a supervision order. It was submitted that the term of a
supervision order should be for five years.
[56] The respondent, by his counsel, Ms Robb, expressly accepted that the court would
find that he is a serious danger to the community in the absence of a division 3 order
but contended that the risk of him committing a serious sexual offence upon release
could be adequately managed by compliance with the terms of a supervision order.
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The respondent contended that the appropriate duration of a supervision order is five
years.
Whether the discretion to make a division 3 order is enlivened
[57] The evidence before me, including the evidence of the psychiatrists on the question
of risk of sexual reoffending, is acceptable and cogent. On the basis of that evidence,
and having regard to the matters set out in s 13(4) of the Act, I am satisfied that the
concession made by Ms Robb that the respondent is a serious danger to the
community in the absence of a division 3 order was properly made.
[58] That finding engages the discretion to make a division 3 order under s 13(5) of the
Act.
The appropriate order
[59] There are no factors in this case which would cause the court to permit the
unsupervised release of the respondent. That is to say, adequate protection of the
community would not be ensured by the exercise of the discretion to make no division
3 order.
[60] I am, however, satisfied that adequate protection of the community can be reasonably
and practicably managed by a supervision order. The concession made by Ms
Maloney to that effect is supported by the evidence of the psychiatrists and, again, I
consider that concession to have been properly made.
[61] I am satisfied that adequate protection of the community can be ensured by the
making of a supervision order which is to operate for a period of five years from the
end of the respondent’s period of imprisonment.
[62] The Attorney-General also read an affidavit sworn by Bruce Tannock, the Acting
Manager of the High-Risk Offender Management Unit within Community
Corrections, Queensland Corrective Services. That affidavit addressed the practical
arrangements available for the supervision of the respondent and his reintegration into
the community, including accommodation, supervision, psychological treatment and
other community support services. On the basis of that evidence I consider that the
requirements of s 16 of the Act can be reasonably and practicably managed by
corrective services officers.
[63] The parties have agreed on the terms of the supervision order. I am satisfied that
those terms are appropriate.
Conclusion
[64] I find that:
(a) the respondent is a serious danger to the community if released from custody
without a supervision order being made; and
(b) adequate protection of the community can be reasonably and practicably
managed by a supervision order.
[65] I order the respondent be released from custody subject to the requirements set out in
the Schedule to these reasons until 29 October 2027.
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SCHEDULE
The court is satisfied that Kristopher Richard Joseph Moxham is a serious danger to
the community. The rules in this order are made according to the Dangerous
Prisoners (Sexual Offenders) Act 2003 (Qld).
The court orders that Kristopher Richard Joseph Moxham be released from prison
and must follow the rules in this supervision order for 5 years, until 29 October 2027.
To Kristopher Richard Joseph Moxham:
[1] You are being released from prison but only if you obey the rules in this supervision
order.
[2] If you break any of the rules in this supervision order, the police or Queensland
Corrective Services have the power to arrest you. Then the court might order that you
go back to prison.
[3] You must obey these rules for the next 5 years.
Reporting
[4] On the day you are released from prison, you must report before 4 pm to a corrective
services officer at the Community Corrections office closest to where you will live.
You must tell the corrective services officer your name and the address where you
will live.
[5] A corrective services officer will tell you the times and dates when you must report
to them. You must report to them at the times they tell you to report. A corrective
services officer might visit you at your home. You must let the corrective services
officer come into your house.
To “report” means to visit a corrective services officer and talk to them face to face.
Supervision
[6] A corrective services officer will supervise you until this order is finished. This means
you must obey any reasonable direction that a corrective services officer gives you
about:
(a) where you are allowed to live; and
(b) rehabilitation, care or treatment programs; and
(c) using drugs and alcohol; and
(d) who you may or may not have contact with; and
(e) anything else, except for instructions that mean you will break the rules in this
supervision order.
A “reasonable direction” is an instruction about what you must do, or what you must
not do, that is reasonable in that situation.
If you are not sure about a direction, you can ask a corrective services officer for more
information, or talk to your lawyer about it.
[7] You must answer and tell the truth if a corrective services officer asks you about
where you are, what you have been doing or what you are planning to do, and who
you are spending time with.
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[8] If you change your name, where you live or any employment, you must tell a
corrective services officer at least two business days before the change will happen.
A “business day” is a week day (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday) that is not a public holiday.
No [sexual] offences
[9] You must not commit an offence of a sexual nature during the period of the order.
Where you must live
[10] You must live at a place approved by a corrective services officer. You must obey
any rules that are made about people who live there.
[11] You must not live at another place. If you want to live at another place, you must tell
a corrective services officer the address of the place you want to live. The corrective
services officer will decide if you are allowed to live at that place. You are allowed
to change the place you live only when you get written permission from a corrective
services officer to live at another place.
This also means you must get written permission from a corrective service officer
before you are allowed to stay overnight, or for a few days, or for a few weeks, at
another place.
[12] You must not leave Queensland. If you want to leave Queensland, you must ask for
written permission from a corrective services officer. You are allowed to leave
Queensland only after you get written permission from a corrective services officer.
Curfew direction
[13] A corrective services officer has power to tell you to stay at a place (for example, the
place you live) at particular times. This is called a curfew direction. You must obey
a curfew direction.
Monitoring direction
[14] A corrective services officer has power to tell you to:
(a) wear a device that tracks your location; and
(b) let them install a device or equipment at the place you live. This will monitor if
you are there.
This is called a monitoring direction. You must obey a monitoring direction.
Employment or study
[15] You must get written permission from a corrective services officer before you are
allowed to start a job, start studying or start volunteer work.
[16] When you ask for permission, you must tell the corrective services officer these
things:
(a) what the job is;
(b) who you will work for;
(c) what hours you will work each day;
(d) the place or places where you will work; and
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(e) (if it is study) where you want to study and what you want to study.
[17] If a corrective services officer tells you to stop working or studying you must obey
what they tell you.
Motor vehicles
[18] You must tell a corrective services officer the details (make, model, colour and
registration number) about any vehicle you own, borrow or hire. You must tell the
corrective services officer these details immediately (on the same day) you get the
vehicle.
A vehicle includes a car, motorbike, ute or truck.
Mobile phone
[19] You are only allowed to own or have (even if you do not own it) one mobile phone.
You must tell a corrective services officer the details (make, model, phone number
and service provider) about any mobile phone you own or have within 24 hours of
when you get the phone.
[20] You must give a corrective services officer all passwords and passcodes for any
mobile phones you own or have. You must let a corrective services officer look at the
phone and everything on the phone.
Computers and internet
[21] You must get written permission from a corrective services officer before you are
allowed to use a computer, phone or other device to access the internet.
[22] You must give a corrective services officer any password or other access code you
know for the computer, phone or other device. You must do this within 24 hours of
when you start using the computer, phone or other device. You must let a corrective
services officer look at the computer, phone or other device and everything on it.
[23] You must give a corrective services officer details (including user names and
passwords) about any email address, instant messaging service, chat rooms, or social
networking sites that you use. You must do this within 24 hours of when you start
using any of these things.
No contact within any victim
[24] You must not contact or try to contact any victim(s) of a sexual offence committed
by you. You must not ask someone else to do this for you.
“Contact” means any type of communication, including things like talking, texting,
sending letters or emails, posting pictures or chatting. You must not do any of these
things in person, by telephone, computer, social media or in any other way.
Rules about alcohol and drugs
[25] You are not allowed to take (for example, swallow, eat, inject, or sniff) any alcohol.
You are also not allowed to have with you or be in control of any alcohol.
[26] You are not allowed to take (for example, swallow, eat, inject, smoke or sniff) any
illegal drugs. You are also not allowed to have with you or be in control of any illegal
drugs.
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[27] A corrective services officer has the power to tell you to take a drug test or alcohol
test. You must take the drug test or alcohol test when they tell you to. You must give
them some of your breath, or pee (urine) when they tell you to do this.
[28] You are not allowed to go to pubs, clubs, hotels or nightclubs which are licensed to
supply or serve alcohol. If you want to go to one of these places, you must first get
written permission from a corrective services officer. If you do not get written
permission, you are not allowed to go.
[29] You are not allowed to visit any business that is only licensed to supply alcohol. If
you want to go to one of these places, you must first get written permission from a
corrective services officer. If you do not get written permission, you are not allowed
to go.
Rules about medicine
[30] You must tell a corrective services officer about any medicine that a doctor prescribes
(tells you to buy). You must also tell a corrective services officer about any over the
counter medicine that you buy or have with you. You must do this within 24 hours
of seeing the doctor or buying the medicine.
[31] You must take prescribed medicine only as directed by a doctor. You must not take
any medicine (other than over the counter medicine) which has not been prescribed
for you by a doctor.
Rules about rehabilitation and counselling
[32] You must obey any direction a corrective services officer gives you about seeing a
doctor, psychiatrist, psychologist, social worker or other counsellor.
[33] You must obey any direction a corrective services officer gives you about
participating in any treatment or rehabilitation program.
[34] You must let corrective services officers get information about you from any
treatment or from any rehabilitation program.
Speaking to corrective services about what you plan to do
[35] You must talk to a corrective services officer about what you plan to do each week.
A corrective services officer will tell you how to do this (for example, face to face or
in writing).
[36] You must also tell a corrective services officer the name of new persons you have
met.
This includes: spend time with, work with, make friends with, see or speak to
(including by using social media or the internet) regularly.
[37] You may need to tell new contacts about your supervision order and offending
history. The corrective services officer will instruct you to tell those persons and the
corrective services officer may speak to them to make sure you have given them all
the information.
Contact with children
[38] You are not allowed to have any contact with children under 16 years of age, other
than incidental contact. If you want to have supervised or unsupervised contact with
a child under 16 years of age you must first get written permission from a corrective
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services officer. If you do not get written permission, you are not allowed to have
contact with the child.
“Contact” means any type of communication, including things like talking with them
face to face, texting, sending letters or emails, posting pictures or chatting, using a
telephone, computer, social media or in any other way.
“Supervised” means having contact with the child while another person is with you
and the child.
“Unsupervised” means having contact with the child while there is no other person
with you and the child.
[39] If you have any repeated contact (that is, more than one time) with a parent, guardian
or carer of a child under the age of 16, you must:
(a) tell the person(s) about this supervision order; and
(b) tell a corrective services officer the details of the person(s).
You must do this immediately. This means you have to tell the person, and tell a
corrective services officer, on the same day you have contact with the person.
[40] Queensland Corrective Services has power to give information about you, and about
this supervision order, to any parent, guardian or caregivers that you have contact
with.
[41] Queensland Corrective Services also has power to give information about you, and
about this supervision order, to an external agency (such as the Department of Child
Safety).
[42] You must not:
(a) without reasonable excuse be within 100 metres of schools without the prior
written approval of a corrective services officer;
(b) go to a public park.
If you want to do any of these things, you must first get written permission from a
corrective services officer. If you do not get written permission, you cannot do any
of these things.
Offence Specific Conditions
[43] You are not to get child exploitation material or images of children on a computer or
phone from the internet.
This includes pictures on a computer, photographs, movies, or magazines.
[44] You must develop a management plan with your psychologist or psychiatrist to
address any risk of sexual re-offence. You must talk about this with a corrective
services officer when asked.
[45] You must advise your case manager of any personal relationships you have started.
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Official source: https://www.sclqld.org.au/caselaw/QSC/2022/225