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Northern Territory becomes first Australian jurisdiction to raise minimum age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 12 years

A bill changing the minimum age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 12 is passed in the Northern Territory Parliament, in a move the National Children's Commissioner described as "very welcome as a first step".

Australia’s harsh youth detention system ‘a national shame’

Australia’s harsh youth detention system ‘a national shame’

Australian youth detention is a "national shame" as more evidence emerges of harsh treatment of teenagers at a troubled Perth jail.

Aust youth detention 'a national shame'

Aust youth detention 'a national shame'

The national children's commissioner says a taskforce is needed to fix recurring problems in youth detention, describing the system as a "national shame".

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Queensland's youth justice system 'in crisis' amid human rights breaches, children's commissioner warns

Australia's youth justice system is in "a state of crisis" with more children being locked up in watch houses and detention centres, the National Children's Commissioner warns.

Why one child in six rejects parenting orders

Parenting orders handed down to families are being rejected suggesting the orders might not have the children's interest at heart.

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Northern Territory moves to raise age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 12

Government says authorities will refer children under 12 and their families to parenting and behavioural change programs to break the cycle of offending

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Kids suffer long-term trauma from violence

A child protection charity is calling for more support for children who experience violence at home, saying their trauma lasts into adulthood.

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Tasmania's Ashley youth prison closure must be brought forward, children's commissioner, advocates say

Tasmania's Ashley youth prison closure must be brought forward, children's commissioner, advocates say

One of the people instrumental in the examination of the notorious Don Dale youth prison in Darwin says Tasmania's government should "learn from the example" of how the Northern Territory went against the recommendations of a damning royal commission into its facility for young offenders.

Families of Banksia Hill detainees speak out following transfers to Casuarina Prison

Families of Banksia Hill detainees speak out following transfers to Casuarina Prison

Family members of teenage boys relocated to Western Australia's highest security prison fear the move will ensnare them in a cycle of violence, as the national children's commissioner says disadvantaged youth are being blamed for system failures.

Child protection systems in Australia are 'in crisis', but some programs are making a positive difference

Child protection systems in Australia are 'in crisis', but some programs are making a positive difference

A model of out-of-home care involving professional therapists, and a Salvation Army program helping parents reunite with their children are examples of new ways of approaching child protection, and they're having a positive impact.

Attorney-General, minister 'deeply concerned' by 'horrific' findings of ABC's child protection investigation

Attorney-General, minister 'deeply concerned' by 'horrific' findings of ABC's child protection investigation

Federal leaders say they will hold a meeting with the National Children's Commissioner to determine action to protect children after an ABC investigation reveals youths in care are being raped and neglected.

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