Child protection

The Commissioner monitors developments in child protection legislation, policies and practices, and advocates to improve the outcomes for children in the out of home care system.

For up to date information on child protection refer to the Commissioner's Indicators of Wellbeing data resource.

Read the Commissioner's policy statement on child protection here.

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