Children
Alternative labels
Childhood
Report
Review of the service system and implementation requirements for raising the minimum age of criminal responsibility in the Australian Capital Territory: final report
The ACT Legislative Assembly has committed to raising the minimum age of criminal responsibility. This report identifies opportunities for reform to achieve improved outcomes for children and their families. It also proposes an alternative response to meet the needs of children affected by the changing legislative environment.
Report
'Supported, educated and understood'
This report aims to shine a light on the everyday lives of regional, rural and remote young people, their strengths and challenges, their mental health, and the impact ReachOut has in improving their mental health and wellbeing.
Report
Exploring the decline in wellbeing for Australian girls
This report examines the research and data across a range of young females' wellbeing measures, including physical health, mental health, education, social media and safety.
Briefing paper
Screen time: the effects on children’s emotional, social, and cognitive development
The document explores the evidence on how screen time affects children’s socio-emotional and cognitive development.
Discussion paper
Review of surrogacy
The document identifies problems with the current surrogacy law and presents proposals for reform.