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Children’s Rights Report 2017
2018
This report outlines work the National Children's Commissioner has undertaken throughout 2016-17 to promote the human rights of children and young people in Australia. This year the major project has...
Australian and New Zealand Children's Commissioners and Guardians Communiqué 12-14 November 2018
These independent statutory officers are mandated to promote the best interests of children and young people and ensure that their views and interests are heard and influential, noting that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Maori children...
2018
Report to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child (2018)
Most Australian children grow up in safe and healthy environments and do well. However, there are some groups of children whose rights are not adequately protected, which impacts negatively on their wellbeing and ability to thrive.
2018
Australian and New Zealand Children's Commissioners and Guardians Communiqué 15-16 May 2018
The ACCG met in Perth, Western Australia on 15 and 16 May 2018.
2018
Children’s Rights Report 2017
This report outlines work the National Children's Commissioner has undertaken throughout 2016-17 to promote the human rights of children and young people in Australia. This year the major project has focused on the rights and needs of young
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2018
What does the Children's Rights Report 2017 say?
Hi! I’m Megan Mitchell, the National Children’s Commissioner. My job is to protect the rights of all children and young people in Australia and make sure you get the help you need to be safe and healthy. Every year I write a report to the Australian...
2018
ACCG Statement on Conditions and Treatment in Youth Justice Detention (2017)
The Australian Children’s Commissioners and Guardians (ACCG) is a coalition of independent commissioners, guardians and advocates for children and young people from around Australia
2017
Australian Children’s Commissioners and Guardians Communiqué 15-16 November 2017
The ACCG aims to promote and protect the safety, wellbeing and rights of children and young people in Australia. The ACCG strives to ensure that the best interests of children and young people are considered in public policy and program development...
2017
Children's Rights Report 2016
This report outlines work the National Children's Commissioner has undertaken throughout 2015-16 to promote the human rights of children and young people in Australia. The main focus of the report is the Optional Protocol to the Convention against...
2016
What does the Children's Rights Report 2016 say?
Hi!I’m Megan Mitchell, the National Children’s Commissioner.It’s my job to protect the rights of all children and young people in Australia and make sure that adults are helping them to grow up safe, happy and healthy.Each year I write a report to...
2016
What does the Children’s Rights Report 2015 say?
Child friendly version of the 2015 Children's Rights Report.
This is my third report. I am going to talk about the human rights of children and young people and the main things in my report.
2016