Shane Andrew Reid, 34, invited people taking part in Halloween to his partner’s home where treats would be given out on an Armidale Facebook group.

He pleaded guilty to two charges of failing to comply with reporting obligations.

Reid had previously told police about one Facebook account, but on October 31 officers were notified of a second username.

An investigation revealed Reid also had a Twitter account he had not disclosed to police.

Defence solicitor Niel van der Linde said his client wasn’t aware Twitter fell under his social media reporting obligations.

“My client instructs the Facebook account he has had for the last five years he hasn’t actively used it,” Mr van der Linde said.

“He didn’t realise he had to report that [Twitter] as well.”

Police prosecutor Sergeant Cheryl Hall said Reid was on strict conditions for a reason.

“Echoing what your honour has said with relation to Twitter, there could be no argument it’s not a social media outlet,” Sergeant Hall said.

“There are concerns about the reasons why the post was made, it was to invite children to a house and that’s why he was placed on strict conditions.

“Because of the previous crimes he has committed.”

Magistrate Michael Holmes said the 2004 offence that put Reid on the scheme is particularly serious.

“The scheme of the Child Protection Register is to ensure the police know what you’re doing,” he said.

“That is for your protection and the protection of the community at large.

“Your failure to report is a serious concern.”

Reid was sentence to one month in prison for both offences to be served concurrently, eligible for release on January 17.