Grace Tame's abuser

Nicolaas Ockert Bester, who sexually abused former Australian of the Year Grace Tame when she was 15, is currently unfit to stand trial due to vascular dementia, according to his lawyer. Bester was due to face a two-day hearing in Hobart Magistrates Court regarding allegations of online harassment directed at Tame in 2022, for which he has pleaded not guilty. His lawyer indicated that Bester's fitness for trial would likely be conceded based on medical assessments. The case has faced multiple delays as the court seeks further medical information about Bester's condition. The next court appearance is scheduled for August 28, where the future of the case will be discussed. Tame, who has been a strong advocate for abuse survivors, was not present in court for this session but has attended previous hearings.