Child sex offender given 'disability pride' award after admin error
Cameron Bloomfield, a child sex offender, was mistakenly awarded a 'disability pride champion' title due to an administrative error by a Victorian government department. The award was rescinded after officials discovered his criminal history, which includes multiple offenses against children. Bloomfield has been a prominent advocate for disability rights but has faced legal issues related to his past offenses.
- ▪Cameron Bloomfield was awarded the 'disability pride champion' title in December 2024.
- ▪The award was rescinded in December 2025 after the department discovered his extensive criminal history.
- ▪Bloomfield has a history of repeat sexual offenses dating back to 2005 and was jailed for breaching reporting obligations earlier this year.
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Child sex offender Cameron Bloomfield given disability award after admin errorBy court reporter Kristian SilvaTopic:Sexual OffencesThu 4 Jun 2026 at 6:09amThu 4 Jun 2026 at 6:09amThu 4 Jun 2026 at 6:09amChild sex offender Cameron Bloomfield was crowned a "disability pride champion" after an admin error. (ABC News: Danielle Bonica)In short:A child sex offender was given a disability pride award after a Victorian government department administrative bungle.Cameron Bloomfield was presented with the award in 2024 despite a past of repeat sexual offending.The department rescinded the award a year later, after discovering they had missed details about his criminal history.abc.net.au/news/child-sex-offender-disability-award-admin-error-victoria/106750688Link copiedShareShare articleA Victorian…
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