It has been more than two years since notorious ‘‘Bulli rapist’’ Terry John Williamson was released from prison.
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But with his parole set to finish next month, authorities say they want him to remain under supervision.
As a young man, Williamson terrorised the community of Bulli for 10 months in 1989 and 1990.
Using a police radio scanner to avoid detection, the now 44-year-old sexually assaulted 11 people, including a five-year-old girl and an 11-year-old boy.
Williamson was released on parole in 2012 after serving 22 years of a 24-year sentence.
While on parole he has had to comply with 42 conditions, including taking anti-libido medication, staying away from his victims and the Illawarra region and undergoing electronic monitoring.
His parole period is due to end next month, making him a free man.
But on Thursday, the NSW Attorney-General’s department made a Supreme Court application for an extended supervision order.
Barrister for the State of NSW, David Kell said that Williamson’s parole program was designed to prevent him from re-offending.
‘‘If they were removed, it would - on the evidence - rapidly affect his compliance,’’ he told the court.
Justice Richard Button said he would wait for a psychiatrist’s report on Williamson before deciding whether to extend supervision.
‘‘The defendant was convicted of a large number of extremely serious crimes that the (sentencing) judge described as ’horrendous’,’’ Justice Button said.
He said it was in the community’s interest that a decision be made on the state’s application before the 44-year-old’s parole expires on May 15.
The issue of consent and whether authorities can force Williamson to continue taking anti-libido medication are expected to be discussed at a later hearing.
AAP