It is an offence to possess child exploitation material knowing of its pornographic nature [Criminal Law Consolidation Act 1935 (SA) s 63A(1)(a)]. It is also an offence to intentionally obtain access or to take a step towards obtaining access to child exploitation material [s 63A(1)(b)].

Maximum penalty: imprisonment for 12 years

Child exploitation material includes material of a pornographic nature that [s 62]:

It is a defence to a charge against s 63A to prove that the material was unsolicited and that the person took reasonable steps to get rid of it as soon as they became aware of the material and its nature [s 63A(2)].