Overview

• Legislation will be introduced to parliament this week, with the government aiming for passage before the end of 2025.
• Queensland would be the first Australian state to operate a public sex offender registry if the bill passes.
• The plan includes a three‑tier reporting system, a searchable database, publication of names, ages and photos for non‑compliant or unlocated offenders, and applications for images of local high‑risk offenders.
• Parents and carers will be able to ask police whether an adult having unsupervised contact with their child is a reportable offender.
• The scheme will be administered by police with new offences to prevent misuse to be outlined, as Daniel Morcombe’s parents back the move and civil liberties advocates warn of victim identification risks and limited benefits.