The Commissioner for Children and Young People upholds, protects and promotes the rights and wellbeing of children and young people in Tasmania. Find out more about the Commissioner's role and how you too can support young Tasmanians.
Children and young people have special rights protected by law. Learn about these rights and how to help young Tasmanians enjoy them fully.
Learn more about the Commissioner's role, including advocating for the rights and wellbeing of children and young people in Tasmania.
A list of places to seek help if you are concerned about the safety or treatment of children and young people, or need some advice.
A searchable list of resources relating to child rights, including CCYP publications such as submissions and reports, and other external resources.
Children and young people being stable and safe in out-of-home care
CCYP investigation into a change to the case management of children and young people in care
Hip Hop Project
CCYP Ambassadors' thoughts on climate change and the environment
Age of criminal responsibility
Ambassadors' thoughts on education
Soon the Government will make new laws that change the way the Commissioner for Children and Young People does their job. During this time of change, the Commissioner will keep working hard for Tasmania’s children and young people. The Commissioner cares about what children and young people have to say and will keep making sure…
Tasmanian Commissioner for Children and Young People Leanne McLean today called for the prioritisation of children’s rights and wellbeing in public discussion and debate about “youth crime”. “It is incumbent on us as adults to ensure that when an issue like ‘youth crime’ is raised publicly, it is done so responsibly, acknowledges the complexity of…
Commissioner McLean hosted members of the Australian and New Zealand Children’s Commissioners, Guardians and Advocates (ANZCCGA) in Hobart for a biannual meeting, February 20 to 21, 2024. Commissioner McLean said the opportunity to host this biannual meeting in Hobart came at a critical time. “Tasmania’s efforts were in the spotlight as Commissioners, Guardians and Advocates…