Former ACT Attorney-General Gordon Ramsay Faces Seven New Charges, Including Indecency Counts, in Grooming Case
- Ex-attorney-general Gordon Ramsay, who served from 2016 to 2020, is now facing a total of seven new charges, including two counts of committing an act of indecency on a person under special care.
- The new charges relate to the same alleged victim, with offences occurring between 2022 and 2025, after the boy turned 16.
- Ramsay’s lawyers have sought more time to prepare the case, citing a 7,000-page brief, as the former politician’s case takes a dramatic turn.
- The alleged grooming involved dinners, alcohol, and requests for increasingly sexualised images, with Ramsay’s actions described as “continually pushing the boundaries”.
The ACT’s former attorney-general, Gordon Ramsay, is embroiled in a deepening scandal as he faces a raft of new charges, including two counts of committing an act of indecency on a person under special care.
The shocking allegations, which have sent shockwaves through Canberra, have left many questioning how such a prominent figure could be accused of such heinous crimes.
Ramsay, who served as attorney-general from 2016 to 2020, was initially charged in October 2025 with grooming a young person.
However, the case has taken a dramatic turn, with seven new charges laid, including several counts of using a carriage service for child abuse material and to menace, harass or offend.
The offences all relate to the same alleged victim, with the new charges relating to events that occurred after the boy turned 16.
According to a redacted statement of facts, Ramsay allegedly groomed the boy with dinners and alcohol, telling him he was special, before requesting increasingly sexualised images.
The pair began communicating on Instagram, with weekend catch-ups and phone calls, and Ramsay continually pushed the boundaries, first asking for photos with the boy clothed, and later asking him to take pictures of himself in his underwear.
When the boy’s parents mentioned going to the police, Ramsay messaged the boy suggesting they needed to delete the images.
Ramsay’s lawyers have asked for more time to prepare the case, citing a 7,000-page brief.
The delay has sparked concerns about the length of time it takes to bring such cases to trial, with many calling for greater efficiency in the justice system.
Analysis: What This Means for Australia
The case highlights the need for greater scrutiny of those in positions of power and the importance of effective mechanisms for reporting and addressing allegations of abuse.
Security analysts say that the case serves as a stark reminder of the need for robust vetting processes and ongoing monitoring of individuals in roles that involve working with vulnerable individuals.
Law enforcement insiders warn that the case also underscores the importance of prioritising the protection of children and young people, and ensuring that those who prey on them are held to account.
The case has sparked a renewed focus on the need for greater education and awareness about grooming and exploitation, and the importance of creating a culture where victims feel empowered to speak out.
Industry observers believe that the case will have significant implications for the ACT government, with many calling for greater transparency and accountability in the wake of the allegations.
The case is also likely to spark a wider conversation about the need for greater support and resources for victims of abuse, and the importance of ensuring that those who have been affected receive the help and support they need.
