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.
I welcome today’s announcement that Sonya Pringle-Jones has been appointed Tasmania’s next Commissioner for Children and Young People, under the Commission for Children and Young People Act 2025 (the Act). Their term as Commissioner begins tomorrow, Thursday 8 October, coinciding with the commenced operations of the new Commission for Children and Young People described by…
Soon after commencing as Interim Commissioner for Children and Young People, I visited Ashley Youth Detention Centre for the first time to perform my statutory role advocating for young people in detention. Like many Tasmanians, my view of Ashley had largely been shaped by headlines and public commentary. During my visits, however, I met young…
It is my view that it is never appropriate for children or young people to be detained in adult custodial facilities, a view expressed strongly by former Commissioners for Children and Young People. Placing children – as young as 10 years of age in recent times – in these facilities, even for short periods, exposes…