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In their own voice. The participation of children and young people in parliamentary proceedings
26 November 2020
This WA parliamentary committee report explores how to increase the participation of children and young people in parliamentary proceedings. It examines the benefits of including children's voices, obstacles to participation, and strategies for safe and effective engagement, drawing on examples from the UK Parliament and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
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Annual Report 2019–2020
15 October 2020
This is the 2019-2020 annual report from the WA parliamentary Joint Standing Committee on the Commissioner for Children and Young People. It details the committee's activities, including its inquiry into child safe standards and oversight of the Commissioner's work, particularly regarding the impact of COVID-19 on children.
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An Inquiry into the Monitoring and Enforcing of Child Safe Standards
13 August 2020
This WA parliamentary committee report, published in August 2020, details an inquiry into the monitoring and enforcement of Child Safe Standards. The report, titled "From Words to Action; Fulfilling the obligation to be child safe", was produced by the Committee on the Commissioner for Children and Young People (2017 - 2021).
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Annual Report 2018-19
28 November 2019
The Joint Standing Committee on the Commissioner for Children and Young People's 2018-19 annual report reviews the Commissioner's work, particularly regarding the 'Improving the Odds' report and the 'Speaking Out Survey'. The committee also examined the government's response to the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, including an inquiry into child safe standards. The report highlights the need for improved oversight in both government and non-government sectors.
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Annual Report 2017-18
22 November 2018
This is the 2017-18 annual report from the WA parliamentary Joint Standing Committee on the Commissioner for Children and Young People. The report details the committee's activities, including meetings, hearings, briefings, and site visits. Key areas of focus included the Commissioner's School and Learning Consultation and the State Government’s response to the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.
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Talking to the Experts - Responding to recommendations made by the Commissioner for Children and Young People in the School and Learning Consultation: Technical Report
13 September 2018
This WA parliamentary committee report responds to the Commissioner for Children and Young People's 'School and Learning Consultation'. It examines stakeholder feedback on the Commissioner's recommendations for improving student engagement. The report highlights the importance of student voice, Aboriginal student engagement, teacher training, parental involvement, and student wellbeing.
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Annual Report 2016-17
2 November 2017
This is the 2016-17 annual report of the Joint Standing Committee on the Commissioner for Children and Young People (JSCCCYP). It covers the committee's activities in monitoring and reviewing the Commissioner's functions, including examining reports and consulting with the Commissioner. The report spans the 39th and 40th Parliaments, highlighting the committee's work on child abuse responses.
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