Submissions
Submission on the Department for Correctional Services’ next Women’s Framework and Action Plan
The Commissioner commends the Department for Correctional Services on several recent initiatives that recognise the parenting status of women in South Australia’s prisons, including the Mothers Matter program and infrastructure changes to make visiting spaces more...
Submission on the proposed alternative diversion model for children under the raised age of criminal responsibility
The Commissioner is a strong advocate for raising the minimum age of criminal responsibility to 14 years, as recommended by the UN. However, the Commissioner notes some concerns about the lack of detail in the alternative model proposed by the Attorney-General....
Submission on the Review of Sexual Consent Laws in South Australia
Sexual consent laws should reflect contemporary understandings of healthy sexuality and consent. And while the Commissioner is hopeful that legislative changes will drive progress towards meeting the outcomes of the National Plan to End Violence against Women and...
Submission on the potential for a Human Rights Act for South Australia
The Commissioner fully supports the introduction of a Human Rights Act for South Australia. From the Commissioner's regular conversations with South Australian children and young people, it's evident that current legal protections are inadequate. While many...
Submission on Creating a More Child Focused Budget 2024/25
Submission to the South Australian Government on Creating a More Child Focused Budget 2024/25 published by the Commissioner for Children and Young People,...
Submission to the Inquiry into Australia’s Human Rights Framework 2023
Submission to the Inquiry into Australia's Human Rights Framework published by the Commissioner for Children and Young People,...
Submission on the draft Youth MHS Model of Care (SA), 2023
Submission on the draft Youth Mental Health Services Model of Care (SA) published by the Commissioner for Children and Young People,...
Submission on the Review of the (Safety) Act 2017, 2022
Submission to the Review of the Chidlren and Young People (Safety) Act 2017, published by the Commissioner for Children and Young People,...
Submission on the Review of the (Safety) Act 2017 – Child Voice & Participation, 2022
Submission on the Review of the Chidlren and Young People (Safety) Act 2017 - Child Voice & Participation, published by the Commissioner for Children and Young People,...
Submission to eSafety re AV Roadmap, 2022
Submission to eSafety: Age Verification Roadmap to Mitigate Harms Associated with Young People's Access to Online Pornography, published by the Commissioner for Children and Young People,...