In the Supreme Court of Queensland case Attorney-General for the State of Queensland v Shane Charles Waghorn [2024] QSC 52, the court responded to an application regarding Shane Charles Waghorn, a 62-year-old with a history of sexual offences against children and non-compliance with court orders. Initially subject to a supervision order with stringent requirements, Waghorn was found to have violated these conditions, leading to an application for his indefinite custody under the Dangerous Prisoners (Sexual Offenders) Act 2003. Despite proposals for his release under a new supervision arrangement, the lack of suitable accommodation—capable of ensuring community safety without violating his rights—proved a critical issue. Ultimately, the Court, led by Judge Callaghan, rescinded the existing supervision order and ordered Waghorn's indefinite detention for control, care, or treatment.
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