- More than 380,000 visits to Daniel’s Law website in first six months demonstrating strong demand for Queensland’s first public child sex offender register.
- The Crisafulli Government has delivered landmark child protection reform to make Queensland safer after a decade of Labor inaction.
- Daniel’s Law honours Daniel Morcombe’s legacy and two decades of advocacy by Bruce and Denise Morcombe.
Thousands of Queensland parents and caregivers are turning to Daniel’s Law to help protect their children, with more than 380,000 visits to Queensland’s first public child sex offender register, in the first six months since it was launched by the Crisafulli Government to make Queensland safer.
The strong community response demonstrates Queensland families were crying out for access to this information after a decade of Labor inaction, with Daniel’s Law finally giving parents and caregivers a powerful new tool to help protect their children.
Since launching on December 31, 2025, the Daniel’s Law website has recorded:
- 381,591 website visits;
- 44,472 locality search applications submitted;
- 202 parent and guardian disclosure applications submitted;
- 14 reportable offenders identified through parent and guardian disclosure searches;
- Three offenders charged for allegedly breaching their reporting obligations.
The Community Protection and Child Sex Offender Public Register (Daniel’s Law) was a key election commitment delivered by the Crisafulli Government and is one of the most significant reforms to child safety laws in Queensland’s history.
The register empowers parents and carers with access to information about convicted child sex offenders through a three-tier system, helping families make informed decisions about the safety of their children:
- Tier 1: A publicly available website listing reportable offenders who have failed to comply with obligations and whose whereabouts are unknown (the offenders full name, photograph and year of birth will be accessible by members of the public, but they must agree not to misuse the information).
- Tier 2: An online application for residents to view photographs of reportable offenders living in their local area.
- Tier 3: An online application for parents or guardians to confirm if a particular person with unsupervised contact with their child is a reportable offender.
The scheme also includes three offences to prevent misuse of information or acts of vigilantism.
The landmark legislation honours the legacy of Sunshine Coast schoolboy Daniel Morcombe, whose abduction and murder in 2003 sparked a two-decade campaign by his parents for stronger child protection laws.
Minister for Police and Emergency Services Dan Purdie – a former Child Protection Detective on the Sunshine Coast – said Daniel’s Law represented a fundamental shift in how Queenslanders protect children.
“Queensland families waited long enough for this reform after a decade of Labor delays, and they’re embracing Daniel’s Law because it gives them information they should have had years ago,” Minister Purdie said.
“I spent years investigating crimes against children and I know parents’ instincts are their greatest asset – Daniel’s Law gives them another tool to act on those instincts.
“Every search, every application and every disclosure is proof that Daniel Morcombe’s legacy is making a real difference and helping keep Queensland children safe.”
Member for Nicklin Mary Hunt said, also as a former police officer who worked in child protection, he knew how important it was to give fmailies the information they need to keep their children safe.
“As the local Member for Nicklin, it means a great deal to stand here in Palmwoods, home to Daniel’s House, six months after Daniel’s Law website went live following these landmark laws,” Mr Hunt said.
“Seeing hundreds of thousands of Queenslanders – and locals – using Daniel’s Law is exactly what Bruce and Denise Morcombe fought for over two decades, a practical way to help families make informed decisions and better protect their children.
“Daniel’s Law stands as a lasting legacy to Daniel Morcombe and the tireless advocacy of Bruce and Denise Morcombe over more than two decades. I’m proud the Crisafulli Government delivered this long-overdue reform to strengthen the safety of children across our State.”
Bruce and Denise Morcombe said Daniel’s Law was a powerful legacy for Daniel and an important step forward for child protection in Queensland.
“For more than 20 years we have advocated for stronger child protection laws, and it is incredibly meaningful to see Queensland families now able to access this information,” Bruce and Denise Morcombe said.
“Every parent wants to do everything they can to keep their children safe, and Daniel’s Law gives families another tool to help make informed decisions.
“We hope Daniel’s legacy continues to protect children and support families across Queensland for many years to come.”
Deputy Police Commissioner Cheryl Scanlon said Daniel’s Law had fundamentally changed how child protection information is accessed and used across Queensland.
“In just six months, Daniel’s Law has transformed the child safeguarding landscape, making it easier for the whole community help protect children,” Deputy Commissioner Scanlon said.
“Child protection is strongest when police and the community work together.
“Daniel’s Law is strengthening that partnership by giving Queenslanders practical tools to play an active role in protecting children.”
