Sex offenders to be named on public register

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 expoerts, who warn a registry only provides the perception of safety.

Bravehearts founder Hetty Johnston says Peter Dutton's proposed national register of child sex offenders is a political stunt. Source: AAP

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More than 800 criminals were stripped of Australian visas in 2018, with just over 12 per cent involved in child sex offences or child exploitation.

Their visas were revoked under laws that require non-citizens sentenced to 12 months or more to lose their visas.