Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerAdvertisementNationalOne of Australia’s worst paedophiles, former childcare worker Ashley Paul Griffith, has failed in his bid to reduce the life sentence he received for hundreds of sex offences against young children.Updated June 12, 2026 — 8:02pm,first published 7:58pmLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon2:15Foketi denied by slim marginVideo icon1:13Foster disagrees with controversial red cardsVideo icon2:15Champion cyclist allegedly caught behind the wheel despite driving banVideo icon0:46Chiefs put champs to the swordAdvertisementTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe AgeThe Sydney Morning HeraldBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe AgeContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe