The Latest Breaking News from Denise Morcombe

Debate over expanded Daniel's Law child safety proposal

The parents of a teenager who was murdered by a pedophile want the public to have greater access to information about child sex offenders.

AAP · Aug 3

Brave MP steps up as Daniel's legacy set in law

A state MP has revealed an assault's impact on their family as Australia's first public child sex offender registry is established by a landmark law.

AAP · Oct 30, 2025

Queensland to create public register of sex offenders as Daniel Morcombe’s parents ‘hope it will go national’

Bruce and Denise Morcombe call on other states to act as LNP passes ‘Daniel’s law’, allowing public naming of some child sexual abusers

The Guardian - AU · Oct 30, 2025

Film based on Daniel Morcombe murder case is ‘selfish cash grab’, parents say

Bruce Morcombe asks filmgoers to not see Thomas M Wright’s The Stranger, but producers say it does not name Daniel or depict his death

The Guardian - AU · Jul 15, 2022

Filmmakers behind The Stranger, inspired by Daniel Morcombe case, 'callously disrespectful', parents say

The parents of murdered Queensland 13-year-old schoolboy Daniel Morcombe criticise the producers of a new Australian film, claiming it is "making money off a heinous crime" and is "disrespectful" to their son.

ABC News · Jul 14, 2022