"Imagine if our Premier and every Minister made children’s rights a standing agenda item in Cabinet meetings.
"Imagine if the Speaking Out Survey, conducted by the Commissioner for Children and Young People, directly informed policies, legislation, and budgets."
Australia signed the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child decades ago, promising every child safety, voice, and opportunity. Yet, systemic gaps persist. From children sleeping in cars to those going hungry at school, urgent action is needed.
VCI's Sarah Quinton and Australian Child Rights Taskforce James McDougall collaborate in this an op ed published in The West Australian on 22/09/25.
