One 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.

Ashley Paul Griffith had argued the 27‑year non‑parole period for hundreds of sexual offences against children was manifestly excessive.

Ashley Paul Griffith had argued the 27‑year non‑parole period for hundreds of sexual offences against children was manifestly excessive.