The Tasmanian Parole Board has granted parole to a 91-year-old former scoutmaster who sexually abused five children in his care decades ago.
Martinus Nicholas Hulsman was serving an eight-year sentence for the persistent sexual abuse of a child, an indecent act and four counts of indecent assault.
Most of the offending occurred while he was a scoutmaster, with his victims aged between seven and 13.
The sentencing judge described his conduct as systematic and predatory.
Hulsman has never admitted the offending or shown remorse, the board noted.
He has serious vision and hearing loss and reported signs of early dementia.
One victim opposed his release and asked that he be kept away from their area.
His last known offence was in 1985 and a program report rated his risk as below average.
Hulsman was granted parole from June 10 until May 31, 2030. He must not attend any named address, place or area.
The decision was one of five made after hearings in late May.
In a separate case, 83-year-old Kevin Kemp was granted parole from a 10-month sentence for possessing child exploitation material found on a USB drive at his home.
The board said Kemp had limited insight into the harm caused, partly because his short sentence prevented him from completing sex offender treatment in custody.
He cannot access the internet without approval or be alone with anyone aged 16 or under.
The board also granted parole to Todd Athol Jackson, jailed for methylamphetamine trafficking and Timothy Shaun Van Den Bosch, sentenced for assault and dangerous driving over two incidents, one with his children in the car.
Sharon Maree Bailey, who defrauded a vulnerable elderly client of $10,753.85, was granted parole to move to Queensland.
Community Corrections recommended release in all five cases and the board agreed each time.
