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Physical punishment legislation
CFCA Resource sheet — August 2021
Publisher
Discipline of children
Child welfare
Legislation
Australia
Description
This resource is designed to inform service providers and practitioners about physical punishment research and legislation. It outlines key state and territory legislation on the use of physical punishment as a means of disciplining children in Australia for parents, early education and child care centres, primary and secondary schools, and alternative care settings.
Editor's note
The information provided in this resource is to be used as a guide only and does not cover every piece of legislation or common law. Individuals are encouraged to check the currency of information and consider other legislation and common law that may overlap.
Publication Details
Copyright:
Commonwealth of Australia 2021
License type:
CC BY
Access Rights Type:
open
Post date:
4 Aug 2021
