The Commissioner is calling for reforms to be made to South Australia’s child justice system to align it with a child rights-based approach. There are significant opportunities for the South Australian Government to reform the child justice and related systems in line with international human rights standards.

This report examines the human rights events of the previous year around the globe. Governments around the world are being called upon to demonstrate their commitment to human rights, democracy, and humanitarian action. It finds that many have failed the test. The Australia report covers the treatment of children in the criminal justice system and...

An overview and analysis of the Bill that proposes introducing a minimum age of 16 for social media use in Australia. The digest notes that although the bill has bipartisan support, experts and researchers in relevant fields have encouraged the government to pursue alternative action. Age restrictions will not commence for at least 12 months.

This report outlines proposed amendments to the Online Safety Act 2021, specifically the introduction of a minimum age of 16 for social media use and the legislation of a Digital Duty of Care for digital platforms. The report calls for these changes to be implemented within 12 months, recommending engagement and consultation with young people...

This report provides a rare insight into South Australian teenagers’ understanding of what feeling safe means to them and where and why they feel safe. It also provides insight into where and when they do not feel safe and sheds light on the reasons why. The report calls for systemic changes that will address the...