- Date
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23 May 2012
- Chamber
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House of Representatives
- Status
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Act
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Portfolio
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Attorney-General
- Summary
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Amends the
Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986
to establish the statutory office of National Children’s Commissioner in the Australian Human Rights Commission to: promote awareness and discussion of issues affecting children; conduct research and education programs; consult directly with children and representative organisations; and examine Commonwealth legislation, policies and programs that relate to children’s human rights.