Second Reading Speeches

National Commissioner for Children Bill 2008

Type
Private
Sponsor(s)
BARTLETT, Andrew
Originating house
Senate
Status
Not Proceeding
Parliament no
42

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Summary

Establishes the Office of the National Commissioner for Children and Young People to promote and protect the rights, interests and wellbeing of all Australian children under 18 years of age, and appoints and outlines the functions and responsibilities of the Commissioner. Also establishes an Advisory Committee on Children and sets out membership, function, procedure and membership conditions.

We acknowledge the traditional owners and custodians of country throughout Australia and acknowledge their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the elders past, present and emerging.

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