Inquiry into youth justice in New South Wales

The Australian Human Rights Commission's submission to the NSW Select Committee on Youth Justice

Children and youth rights Submission by the Commission

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Submitted date: 13 April 2026
Subject: Children and youth rights
Submitted to: State Parliaments

The Australian Human Rights Commission's submission to the NSW Select Committee on Youth Justice

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The Australian Human Rights Commission's submission to the NSW Select Committee on Youth Justice highlights the need to move away from punitive responses to children’s offending and towards evidence‑based approaches that address underlying causes and improve outcomes for children and communities.