One of Australia’s most notorious paedophiles is facing hundreds more child abuse charges, including for the alleged rape of children as young as one.

Days after being extradited from Queensland to New South Wales, Ashley Paul Griffith was hit with 202 charges dating from between 2014 and 2017, with police labelling the allegations “deeply disturbing”.

The Queensland man was working at a childcare centre in Sydney’s inner west at the time of the alleged offending, which included dozens of alleged rapes against children between one and five.

Griffith, 48, was jailed for life in Queensland in November 2024 after he pleaded guilty to more than 300 child sexual offences against nearly 70 victims.

The fresh charges from NSW include 68 counts of rape of a child aged less than 10 and 42 counts of aggravated rape of a child aged less than 10 who was under his authority.

Other charges include 69 counts of aggravated indecent assault and 23 charges of producing child abuse material.

Police said the charges pertained to 23 alleged victims aged between one and five.

He was charged while being held in Silverwater Correctional Complex in Sydney.

NSW Det Supt Linda Howlett said charging Griffith with further alleged offending could help potential victims.

“There’s no other word for it, it’s actually horrific,” she said in relation to the allegations.

The child abuse squad commander thanked witnesses, alleged victims and detectives for their work in preparing the challenging but “airtight” case.

Police are extending every assistance to those involved, Howlett said.

Griffith did not apply for bail in a brief court appearance on Friday.

The NSW police assistant commissioner Brett Greentree said the lengthy investigation included collaboration with police across the nation.

“The allegations before the court are deeply disturbing and involve some of the most vulnerable members of our community,” he said.

“Every child deserves to be safe and protected from harm. NSW Police is committed to ensuring those who exploit positions of trust to offend against children are identified, investigated and brought before the courts.”

Griffith arrived in NSW on Wednesday.

In Queensland, he admitted to assaulting and filming young girls over the course of years while working at childcare centres.

His transfer was approved by a Brisbane magistrate earlier in the month, where the alleged victims’ supporters yelled insults at the rapist as he stood in the dock for the decision.

In Australia, children, young adults, parents and teachers can contact the Kids helpline on 1800 55 1800, or Bravehearts on 1800 272 831, and adult survivors can contact Blue Knot Foundation on 1300 657 380. Other international helplines can be found at befrienders.org