2005
The Guardian for Children and Young People was established by an amendment to the Children’s Protection Act 1993. Pam Simmons was appointed the first Guardian for Children and Young People.
2006
The Charter of Rights for Children and Young People was launched. This was developed with the involvement of children and young people.
2010
The Charter of Rights for Children and Young People was tabled in parliament.
2015
Amanda Shaw appointed the Guardian for Children and Young People.
2016
The Children and Young People (Oversight and Advocacy Bodies) Act 2016 was passed. Part 3 of the Act establishes the Guardian’s role and functions.
The Training Centre Visitor was established in the Youth Justice Administration Act 2016. Amanda Shaw was appointed the first Training Centre Visitor.
2017
Penny Wright appointed the Guardian for Children and Young People and the Training Centre Visitor.
The Child and Young Person Visitor was established in the Children and Young People (Safety) Act 2017 and a trial program is developed. Penny Wright is appointed the Child and Young Person Visitor.
2019
The Child and Young Person Visitor trial program ended.
The Training Centre Visitor pilot inspection was undertaken.
2020
Review of the Charter of Rights for Children and Young People in Care.
Creation of Nunga Oog began.
2021
The revised Charter of Rights for Children and Young People in Care was launched.
Penny Wright announces her resignation from the role of Child and Young Person’s Visitor.
2022
Launch of Nunga Oog
2022
Shona Reid appointed the Guardian for Children and Young People, Training Centre Visitor and Child and Young Person’s Visitor.
