Review Report 2025 - The work of the Commissioner for Children and Young People 2024-25

Committee on the Commissioner for Children and Young People· 4 December 2025numbered_reportNo. 2025

The WA parliamentary committee reviewed the Commissioner for Children and Young People's 2024-25 work, focusing on strategic pillars, annual reports, and specific issues like child protection, youth justice, and mental health. The report highlights concerns about poverty, systemic racism, and the over-representation of Aboriginal children in out-of-home care.

Impact

Children and young people in WA, particularly those experiencing poverty, family violence, or involvement with the justice system, and Aboriginal children are disproportionately affected. Government agencies and community organizations working with children are also impacted.

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