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We talk with children and young people about laws, policies and practices that affect kids. Based on their views, we make submissions and recommendations to Parliament, government and non-government agencies so kids' points of view can be heard by decision makers.
Here you can read about any changes or proposed changes to these laws and policies that have an impact on kids.
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Greater protection for child witnesses in sexual offence proceedings
23 Jun 2001
The Commonwealth Senate Legal and Constitutional Committee has reported following its consideration of new legal protections for under-18s giving evidence in criminal proceedings in respect of sexual offences.
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Review of the 1st Annual Report of the Commission for Children and Young People 1999 - 2000
04 Jun 2001
The first report by the Committee on Children and Young People into the 1999 - 2000 Annual Report of the Commission for Children and Young People finds the Commission successfully completed its' first year. The report especially commends the establishment of an employment screening process.
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Crimes Amendment (Child Protection - Excessive Punishment) Bill 2000
15 Mar 2001
Read the Commission's submission about new laws that have been proposed to introduce limits on the use of physical punishment of children by parents and carers.
