Communiques
Every state and territory in Australia has a Commissioner and/or Guardian who represents children and young people.
The role of each Commissioner and Guardian is slightly different and based on the legislation of each jurisdiction.
Despite the differences, the Commissioners and Guardians collaborate where possible and meet regularly at the meeting of Australia and New Zealand's Children's Commissioner and Guardians Group (ANZCCG) to share information and plan joint advocacy projects.
2025
2024
ANZCCGA Communiqué - November 2024
ANZCCGA Joint Statement on the Social Media Ban For CYP
ACCGA Joint Statement on Anti-Poverty Week 2024
ANZCCGA Communiqué - August 2024
ANZCCGA Communiqué - 13 May 2024
ANZCCG letter to Minister Rishworth - Leaving violence payment - May 2024
ANZCCGA Communique - 21 February 2024
ANZCCGA Joint Statement on Isolation in Youth Detention - February 2024
2023
Advocacy priorities of Australian First Nations Children's Commissioners, Guardians and Advocates – January 2023
ACCG call for respectful dialogue regarding the Voice Referendum - September 2023
ANZCCG meeting communique - 4 September 2023
ACCG key priorities - updated 4 April 2023
ACCG statement in response to commentary about child sexual abuse in the Northern Territory - April 2023
ACCG statement on the Uluru statement - April 2023
Advocacy priorities of Australian First Nations Children's Commissioners, Guardians and Advocates - January 2023
2022
ANZCCG Position Statement: Incarceration of Children in Australian Youth Detention Centres - October 2022