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Sex offenders to be named on public register

Sex offenders registry

Child rights campaigner Hetty Johnston. Source: AAP

The federal government says it'll create a publicly-accessible child sex offender register, including the names, photographs and post codes of offenders. But the proposal has been criticised by some experts, who warn a registry only provides the perception of safety.



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