( CNN ) -- An Australian man and his daughter have created a furor after going on television to admit an incestuous relationship which has produced two children . John Deaves and his daughter Jenny pictured in the 60 Minutes interview . John Deaves , 61 , appeared on the 60 Minutes show with daughter Jenny , 39 , and their child -- nine-month-old Celeste , Melbourne 's The Age newspaper reported . Last month Judge Steven Millsteed banned the couple from having sex with each other , but released them on a three-year , $ 460 good behavior bond . Court transcripts also revealed their first child died in 2001 from a congenital heart disorder . The couple told 60 Minutes that they fell in love in 2000 when they `` discovered each other later in life . '' Deaves had left the family home when Jenny was a baby , and did not see her again for 30 years . What do you think of the couple 's relationship ? However , the Age reported Deaves ' former wife , Dorothy , disputed their claim that they were virtual strangers when they fell in love . `` They were in contact all the time , '' she said . `` His youngest daughter [ from his second marriage ] did n't even know they were together and she is really traumatized -- she is hurting terrible . '' Deaves ' first wife and Jennifer 's mother , Joan , said children deserved a better chance in life than one that originated from incest . Watch video report on incest couple . » . `` I just think that the whole relationship is dreadful , '' she told News Ltd. `` These incestual [ sic ] relationships produce children and the children have problems and it 's not fair to kids . '' Professor Freda Briggs , of the University of South Australia , told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation that a good behavior bond would not stop the pair from having more children . `` My controversial suggestion was that in these sorts of circumstances judges should be able to persuade them one way or another , '' she said . `` For the mother for example to have her tubes tied or the father-cum-grandfather to be sterilized . '' E-mail to a friend .
Father and daughter reveal incest on Australian television show . Couple have had two children , with one dying soon after birth . Judge bans couple from having children to prevent another pregnancy .