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The proposal for a Children and Young People’s Commission
There is increasing recognition of the need to improve the status of children and young people in the community. This is evident in the establishment of Commissions for Children and Young People both overseas and in several Australian states.

In light of this, the Youth Affairs Council of Victoria Inc. (YACVic), the peak body and leading policy advocate on young people’s issues in Victoria, proposes the establishment of a Children and Young People’s Commission in Victoria

The report is divided into two sections. Part one details why Victoria needs a Children and Young People’s Commission and examines existing models to determine the characteristics of effective Commissions. Part two outlines the proposed model for a Victorian Commission.

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