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There are some important emphases in both the Young Offenders Act 1993 and the Family and Community Services Act 1972 that appear over-shadowed in the summary of principles that are proposed for the Administration Act. Notably these are the ‘care…necessary for [a young person’s] development’ and the ‘proper realisation of their potential’ (Object (1) in the Young Offenders Act 1993). Read the Guardians response to the proposed Youth Justice Admin Bill 2013.
Last month, Guardian for Children and Young People, Shona Reid announced that she was ending her four-year tenure and taking up the role of Chief…
Earlier then month we celebrated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day! This day is always a great opportunity to celebrate the strengths, culture and…
As I come to the end of my time as South Australia’s Guardian for Children and Young People, people have asked what this work has…
