Groups Push For Australian National Commissioner For Children

In Australia, current news is very much followed, just like in any other country. And when the current news reel does contain items about children, it is likely that a lot of people would be tuning in. And one of the issues that a lot of people have closely followed is with regards to the proposed establishment of a National Commission for Children.

It is interesting to note that the issue with regards to the establishment of such a commission is actually not a new one. The proposal has been going around for years now. However, because of the difficulties in putting up such a commission, some major steps are yet to be taken for its development.

One thing that a lot of people might not know is that each state actually has an independent children's commission. These act to promote and protect the rights of children in their respected area, as well as oversee their welfare. So what's a National Commissioner for Children good for?

Proponents pointed out that even though children's rights is very much guaranteed and well protected in Australia, there are still a lot of cases of child abuse and trampling of kids' rights in the country. And while the individual state commissions are indeed doing their part here, there are still much to be done. Here, a National Commissioner would be helpful in organizing a countrywide policy regarding children's rights and welfare.

Another important matter that the National Commissioner is likely to look upon is that of unaccompanied minors. These are children who have arrived in the country without their parents or guardians. Most of these are usually refugees who have been separated from their families during their struggle to enter Australia. However, there are also those that are smuggled by syndicates into the country.

One major problem that many unaccompanied minors face is that they are often subject to Australia's strict migration laws. Under these, they are detained alongside human smugglers and other illegal immigrants, which can be difficult for them. It is hoped that the National Commission, if it gets established will be able to deal with the matter and provide a better solution for them.

As of current, the move to create a National Children's Commission is steadily gaining approval in the country. And many groups are hopeful that, with the amount of support that it currently hast, the government will take notice and consider the steps to develop the commission as a priority.