Australian politician who allegedly sexually assaulted teenage boy released from prison on bail

- See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Convicted child sex offender and former mayor Cameron Nation is back on the streets just days into his prison sentence after winning bail and convincing a court he poses 'no risk' to the public. asserted

The former Moonee Valley mayor's identity was only unmasked last week after a 10-month media ban, designed to protect his mental health, was lifted. asserted

The same argument was used by convicted rapist Tom Silvagni to secure his own suppression orders. asserted

The 42-year-old was granted bail on Monday after spending just four nights behind bars following his sentencing last Thursday to a three-month jail term after admitting one count of sexually assaulting a teenage boy. asserted

Nation lured the 17-year-old to his home in 2019, where they inhaled nitrous oxide and the boy became 'spaced out', according to the Herald Sun. uncertain

'This made me feel really spaced out, like I had no control over my body,' the victim later told police. asserted

The court heard Nation kissed the victim before pulling down the teenager's pants and putting his mouth on the boy's penis. asserted

'I did not know what to do … asserted

I felt like I had no control,' the victim said. asserted

The boy, a competitive swimmer, met Nation when he was director and head coach of three aquatic clubs in Melbourne's north-west. asserted

The victim was just eight or nine years old when they first met and later worked as an assistant swim coach under Nation. asserted

Cameron Nation pictured leaving the court on September 18 after a committal mention Cameron Nation's (pictured) appeal is due to be heard in the County Court on February 11 Swimming Victoria awarded Nation (pictured) the Victorian Age Group Special Coaching Achievement Award at the 2018 Australian Age and MC Championships The pair exchanged texts and social media messages after Nation got in touch to congratulate the teenager on coming out as gay. The messages later turned sexual, with prosecutors saying Nation expressed interest in taking the victim to a gay club to 'show him the ropes'. Nation was charged over the assault in October 2025 and pleaded guilty earlier this month. A year after the offending, Nation became mayor of Moonee Valley City Council but resigned during a council meeting in March 2024 after more than a decade of service. Details of the case emerged after media outlets successfully fought to overturn a suppression order first issued in December last year. Nation sobbed in the front row of Melbourne Magistrates' Court as Magistrate Michelle Mykytowycz handed down the sentence on Thursday, imposing an 18-month community corrections order focused on drug, alcohol and mental health treatment to commence upon his release. He was taken into custody after the hearing. On Monday, Nation appeared via video link, where Magistrate Mykytowycz noted prosecutors were 'saying you're no risk to the community'. A year after the offending, Nation (pictured) became mayor of Moonee Valley City Council, but resigned during a council meeting in March 2024 after more than a decade of service asserted

In assessing risk, the magistrate noted Nation had been on bail for an extended period before sentencing and had complied with all conditions. asserted

The court heard Nation had a legal entitlement to bail pending his appeal next year because there was no compelling reason to refuse his release. asserted

Prosecutors did not oppose his release but sought strict conditions, including banning him from leaving Victoria or attending international departure points. asserted

His appeal is due to be heard in the County Court on February 11. asserted