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Children's Rights

Help us make sure that children and young people have a genuine say on the issues that affect their lives.

Meet the Commissioner

Anne Hollonds

Anne Hollonds commenced as National Children’s Commissioner in November 2020.

The most important part of this job is listening to Australia’s children and young people about your needs and experiences so that I can inform the decision-makers and hold them accountable for policy and service system reforms based on evidence.

For the previous 23 years I was Chief Executive of government and non-government organisations focused on research, policy and practice in child and family wellbeing, including as Director of the Australian Institute of Family Studies. Before that I worked extensively in frontline practice as a psychologist and social worker. 

As National Children’s Commissioner I also contribute to numerous expert advisory groups for governments, research projects and non-government organisations.

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Children's Rights

Australian parents and kids deserve better

In a joint op-ed, National Children's Commissioner Anne Hollonds and Human Rights Commissioner Lorraine Finlay contend that the proposed ban on social media access for Australians under 16 merely addresses surface issues without improving overall safety on these platforms.

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Children's Rights

Proposed Social Media Ban for Under-16s in Australia

The Australian Government is proposing laws that will require technology companies to restrict individuals under the age of 16 years from accessing their social media platforms.

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