Protection and Wellbeing of Children & Young People (Oversight and Advocacy Bodies) Bill

“YACSA fully supports and welcomes the establishment of a Commissioner for Children and Young People and maintains that this role is crucial to advocate for and protect the interests of all children and young people across the state. YACSA has advocated strongly for the independence of this role and that the role should have robust powers of investigation. YACSA is concerned that the draft Bill does not prescribe some of the foundation processes and provisions that we believe will contribute to the establishment and functions of a meaningful and effective Commissioner.”