About us
What does the Commissioner for Children do?
The Commissioner examines legislation, policy and practices that affect the health, welfare, care, protection and development of all children to help ensure they operate in the best interests of the child. “Children” includes all children and young people under the age of 18 years. The Commissioner provides advice on the development of these practices and policies and makes recommendations for their improvement.
The Minister for Health and Human Services can also request that the Commissioner investigate and provide advice on specific issues. The Commissioner also works to increase public awareness about important issues affecting all children in Tasmania.
To do all these things, the Commissioner:
· Researches issues related to children
· Seeks the views of children about issues affecting them,
including regular meetings with his Children and
Young Persons Consultative Council
· Consults with Ministers, Government agencies, Non-Government
Organisations and the community
· Is informed by the Adults Advisory Council to advise him in his work
In all his work, the Commissioner must act independently, impartially and in the public interest.
The Commissioner for Children is appointed by the Governor and is responsible to Parliament. An Annual Report is provided to Parliament on the work of the Commissioner.
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