Federal election 2025: Bruce Morcombe backs Dutton plan for national public child sex offender register

Bruce Morcombe, father of murder victim Daniel Morcombe, supports Peter Dutton’s proposed national child sex offender register, which aims to enhance child safety by allowing the public to check the backgrounds of individuals interacting with their children. The $21.3 million initiative, modeled after Western Australia’s existing register, has garnered bipartisan support, with both South Australia and Queensland planning similar legislation. Morcombe emphasizes the importance of such a register in preventing child exploitation, as predators often exploit trust from caregivers.

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