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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Provision of Mental Health Services in Australia
14 Jun 2005
The Commission has made a submission to the Senate Select Committee on Mental Health’s Inquiry into the provision of mental health services in Australia.
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A New Approach to the Family Law System
18 Apr 2005
Read about the Discussion Paper ‘A New Approach to the Family Law System and the Commission’s submission to the Paper.
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Economic Implications of an Ageing Australia
12 Apr 2005
Read the Commission's submission to the Productivity Commission's Study of Economic Implications of an Ageing Australia.
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Review of the Bail Act 1978 (NSW)
12 Apr 2005
Read about the Review of the Bail Act 1978 (NSW) and the Commission’s submission to the Review.
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Discrimination in Employment on the Basis of Criminal Record
12 Apr 2005
Read about the Commission’s submission to the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission's Research into the Discrimination in Employment on the Basis of Criminal Record
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Improving safety for young drivers
28 Feb 2005
Read about the RTA's Improving Safety for Young Drivers Discussion Paper
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Education and Training Futures
01 Feb 2005
Read the Commission's submission to the NSW Department of Education and 'Training Excellence and Innovation Consultation on the future of NSW public education & training' project.
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Review of NSW transport concessions
04 Nov 2004
Read about the NSW Ministry of Transport’s review of transport concession policy.
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NSW Law Reform Commission review of medical consent laws
20 Sep 2004
Read about the NSW Law Reform Commission's review of medical consent laws for children under 18 years of age.
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Review of NSW Privacy and Personal Information Legislation
13 Aug 2004
Read more about the review of the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (NSW) and the Commission’s submission to the review.
