Melbourne academic charged after child abuse material allegedly shown in lecture
The material was shown during a lecture at an unnamed university in Melbourne's CBD on February 5, detectives allege.
The matter was reported to police and an investigation launched.
Victoria Police said officers executed a warrant at a Middle Park address a week after the lecture, seizing multiple electronic items.
Detectives travelled to Sydney to execute a warrant at an eastern suburbs property the following day, seizing further devices.
The academic has been charged with three counts of possessing child abuse material, one of which is a Commonwealth offence, but it's not clear when he was charged.
Police say their investigation into the matter was lengthy.
The 70-year-old is due to face court next week.
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