Community Protection and Public Child Sex Offender Register (Daniel’s Law) Bill 2025
Bill Story
The journey of this bill through Parliament, including debate and recorded votes.
▸10 members spoke10 support
Strongly supported the bill establishing a public child sex offender register as an election commitment. Criticised Labor members for not speaking on the bill.
“The public register will make information more accessible to the community and allow parents, guardians and those exercising parental responsibility to access information in order to make informed decisions about who has or will have contact with their child.”— 2025-10-30View Hansard
Supported the bill and commended Bruce and Denise Morcombe. Criticised the government for using the debate to make political attacks but clearly supported the register.
“It is because of your courage that countless children across this state and across this nation have been protected. It is because of your relentless advocacy that governments across this nation have been pushed to do better.”— 2025-10-30View Hansard
Strongly supported the bill, paying tribute to Bruce and Denise Morcombe as part of her Sunshine Coast community and their impact on child safety education.
“I think we can all agree that we will never be able to count the lives they have potentially saved through the work they have done.”— 2025-10-30View Hansard
Supported the bill on the 20th anniversary of the Daniel Morcombe Foundation, praising Bruce and Denise's courage in turning grief into purpose.
“The passage of Daniel's Law marks a deeply meaningful and significant moment for the Morcombe family. It reflects their tireless efforts to create a legacy of protection, awareness and accountability.”— 2025-10-30View Hansard
As member for the electorate containing Daniel House in Palmwoods, strongly supported the bill. As a former police officer, had promised the Morcombes he would fight for this register.
“I made a promise to Bruce and Denise. I told them, were I to be elected, I would fight alongside the LNP to deliver a public child sex offender register for Queensland.”— 2025-10-30View Hansard
Supported the bill establishing the public register to protect Queensland children.
“Daniel's legacy is one that will continue to save lives for generations.”— 2025-10-30View Hansard
Strongly supported the bill as part of the government's commitment to protecting Queensland children.
“This bill puts the rights of parents and families ahead of sexual predators.”— 2025-10-30View Hansard
Supported the bill establishing a public child sex offender register to protect children in Queensland communities.
“The protection of children must be our highest priority.”— 2025-10-30View Hansard
Supported the bill while acknowledging the work of the Daniel Morcombe Foundation in advocating for child protection.
“We all share the goal of keeping Queensland children safe.”— 2025-10-30View Hansard
Supported the legislation honouring Daniel Morcombe and the work of his parents in child safety advocacy.
“Bruce and Denise have inspired Queensland and inspired our nation.”— 2025-10-30View Hansard
Plain English Summary
Overview
This bill establishes a three-tiered public child sex offender register, named Daniel's Law after Daniel Morcombe. It allows police to publish details of missing offenders, lets residents view photos of high-risk offenders in their area, and enables parents to check if someone with unsupervised access to their child is a registered offender.
Who it affects
Parents and guardians gain new tools to protect their children by accessing information about registered sex offenders. Registered offenders face having their details published if they breach conditions or are assessed as posing serious risk.
Key changes
- Creates a public website showing photos and details of missing offenders who have breached their reporting obligations
- Allows Queensland residents to apply to view photos of high-risk offenders living in their local area
- Enables parents to apply to find out if a specific person with unsupervised contact with their child is a registered offender
- Introduces new offences with up to 10 years imprisonment for vigilante conduct against identified offenders
- Makes it an offence (3 years maximum penalty) to share information obtained from the register
- Requires a statutory review after 5 years of operation