Australia’s most prolific alleged day care paedophile can now be identified after the Herald fought to lift a year-long gag order over his name.

Australia’s most prolific alleged day care paedophile can now be identified after the Herald fought to lift a year-long gag order over his name.

Police allege there are 136 victims of the man’s offending, which allegedly took place over a 16-year period

Case involves 158 alleged victims, including 136 identified children and 22 others unidentified

Hamish Tait, who was unmasked after this masthead fought a gag order over his name, travelled to central Australia and abused children, police believe.

The identity of a former childcare worker charged with hundreds of child abuse offences has been revealed.

Hamish Tait is accused of abusing 158 children. Images taken at several Sydney childcare centres could help identify more alleged victims.

AFP release images of children’s clothes found on electronic devices seized as part of investigation into Hamish Tait