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. Click on the “Young People” tab above for content relevant to younger audiences.
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.
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
The Commissioner for Children and Young People’s investigation into a change to the case management of children and young people in care has concluded. The Commissioner Leanne McLean commenced her own-motion investigation into changes to the case management of children and young people in out-of-home care in Tasmania in December, 2022. Her final report: “A…
The Commissioner for Children and Young People’s 2022-23 Annual Report was tabled today in the Tasmanian Parliament. The Commissioner for Children and Young People said the Report summarises her work to uphold, protect and promote the rights and wellbeing of children and young people in Tasmania during 2022-23. “A significant priority for my office this…
The Commissioner for Children and Young People Leanne McLean today responded to assertions made in the Legislative Council regarding the integrity of the statutory office of the Commissioner for Children and Young People. “An important part of the role of the Commissioner is to ensure the integrity of the statutory office of the Commissioner for…