Australian commissioners and guardians

Australia has developed a range of ways to support the well-being of children and promote their participation in decisions and services that affect them. One way that children’s interests and participation are promoted is through the establishment of State and Territory based Advocates, Commissions and Guardians to represent and advocate for children.

The Commissioners meet twice a year and also keep in regular contact to share information and work together on specific projects to help improve the wellbeing of children and young people across Australia. As issues of national significance and common interest arise the Australian Children's Commissioners and Guardians (ACCG) may decide to prepare a joint submission.

Children’s Advocates, Commissioners and Guardians in Australia:

• Australian Capital Territory: The Children and Young People Commissioner Australian Capital Territory
• National Children’s Commissioner: National Children’s Commissioner at the Australian Human Rights Commission
• Northern Territory: The Children’s Commissioner Northern Territory
• Queensland: The Queensland Family and Child Commission
• South Australia: The Office of the Guardian for Children and Young People South Australia
• Tasmania: The Commissioner for Children Tasmania
• Victoria: The Commission for Children and Young People Victoria
• Western Australia: The Commissioner for Children and Young People Western Australia