Cyberbullying and the Bystander
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Opening plenary session of 5th SNAICC National Conference - For Our Children: Living and Learning Together
Megan Mitchell was Australia's National Children's Commissioner from 25 February 2013 - 24 March 2020.
I want to start by sharing with you the views of 14-year-old Rani who was – as part of a custody case – the subject of a lengthy dispute about contact. Rani had an independent children’s lawyer and a family report to present ‘her best interests’ to the judge. However she still felt totally excluded from the decision-making process.
It’s fantastic to be amongst so many people committed to the wellbeing of Australia’s children. I’m thrilled to have been invited today by Prue Warrilow, Brian Babington and Families Australia and feel honoured to deliver the Berry Street Childhood Institute Families Australia Oration as my first speaking engagement as inaugural National Children’s Commissioner.
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The campaign was launched to encourage young people to support their friends targeted by cyberbullying.
You don’t have to put up with being treated unfairly because you’re young. There are laws to protect you against discrimination, harassment and bullying. These laws apply right across Australia.
If you have a complaint, the Australian Human Rights Commission can look into it. We will talk to the people involved and help you work out a solution.
Our aim is to help you deal with your complaint quickly and with the minimum of fuss. Our complaint handling service is free of charge.