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Queensland Launches First Child Sex Offender Register

10/31/2025

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Queensland has passed Daniel's Law to create Australia's first public child sex offender register, set to launch in December 2025.
Named after Daniel Morcombe, the law aims to boost child safety by letting parents access offender information.
The register uses a three-tier system to list offenders failing to comply with reporting obligations.
The Morcombe family and government support the measure, while the Queensland Council for Civil Liberties criticizes its risks.

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Queensland has passed Daniel's Law to create Australia's first public child sex offender register, set to launch in December 2025.
Named after Daniel Morcombe, the law aims to boost child safety by letting parents access offender information.
The register uses a three-tier system to list offenders failing to comply with reporting obligations.
The Morcombe family and government support the measure, while the Queensland Council for Civil Liberties criticizes its risks.