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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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Children and Young People's Use of Prescription Drugs Issues Papers
13 Aug 2004
Read about the NSW Joint Parliamentary Committee for Children and Young People inquiry into children’s use of prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications.
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National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention report released
29 Jul 2004
Read about the National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention and the Commission’s submission to the Inquiry.
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Australian age discrimination legislation commences
29 Jul 2004
Read about the Age Discrimination Act 2004 and the Commission’s submission to the Australian Attorney General on the Age Discrimination Bill 2003.
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Police powers to search for internally concealed drugs
28 Jul 2004
Read about the NSW Ombudsman's review of the Police Powers (Internally Concealed Drugs) Act 2001.
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Teacher Education
28 Jul 2004
The Commission has made a submission to the NSW Department of Education and Training's review of teacher education, Quality Matters.
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Non-government schools under review
28 Jul 2004
The interests of children and young people should come first when considering how non-government schools should be regulated and funded, according to our submission to the NSW Government's review of non-government schools.
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Assisted Reproductive Technology Bill 2003
25 Jun 2004
Read about the NSW Assisted Reproductive Technology Bill 2003 and the Commission�s submission to the Bill.
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Review of the Children (Criminal Proceedings) Amendment (Adult Detainees) Act 2001
25 Jun 2004
Read about the NSW Ombudsman’s review of the Children (Criminal Proceedings) Amendment (Adult Detainees) Act 2001 and the Commission’s submission to the review.
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Inquiry into Child Custody Arrangements
25 Jun 2004
Read about the Inquiry into Child Custody Arrangements and the Commission’s submission to the Inquiry.
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Review of Apprehended Violence Orders
12 Sep 2003
The Commission for Children and Young People has participated in a review of the law that supports Apprehended Violence Orders.
