Graham James Kay, infamously known as the 'North Shore Rapist,' has lost a legal battle to keep his identity confidential after a history of sexual predatory behavior spanning decades.

The New South Wales Supreme Court recently overturned a 2020 ruling that had previously suppressed Kay's identity, allowing the public to connect him to his crimes against eight women and girls in the late 1990s.

Nine newspapers challenged the suppression of Kay's name, advocating for public safety as New South Wales seeks an extended supervision order.

The editor of the Sydney Morning Herald emphasized the importance of challenging suppression orders to uphold the public's right to know, thanking their legal team for their efforts.

At 72 years old, Kay was released in 2015 after serving 18 years for sexually assaulting eight women in Sydney during the 1990s.

Despite his release, Kay's criminal behavior continued, leading to a 2022 conviction for stalking and intimidation, which resulted in strict conditions for his release, including wearing an ankle monitor.

In 2022, Kay was arrested for stalking a woman for two hours and was convicted of sexual touching without consent and stalking.

In a separate incident in 2018, Kay assaulted a 16-year-old girl, which led to a 15-month conditional release order after he grabbed and kissed her inappropriately.

Justice Sarah McNaughton dismissed Kay's claims of credible threats against him, noting that no actual incidents of violence had occurred.

Survivors have voiced concerns about Kay's ongoing risk to the community, with one survivor stating that the public has a right to know his identity to protect themselves.

A survivor of Kay's assaults played a pivotal role in revealing his identity by writing a letter to the court, emphasizing the community's right to self-protection.

The court is set to reconvene on August 23 to address the application for an extended supervision order against Kay, reflecting ongoing concerns for public safety.