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Victoria’s move to #RaiseTheAge will support children, families and the broader community
Read our media release responding to Victorian Premier Daniel Andrew's announcement the state will move to raise the age of criminal responsibility.
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Victorian Coroner’s findings highlight urgent need for bail reform
Read our media release responding to the Victorian Coroner’s findings that the tragic death of Veronica Nelson could have been avoided.
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New youth justice spending data highlights effectiveness of restorative justice programs
Read our media release responding to the Productivity Commission’s 2023 Report on Government Services.
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Increased emphasis on engaging with boys and men will lead to better outcomes for all
Read our media release following Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth's address on family violence at the National Press Club.
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Significant failings of WA’s youth detention system require urgent reform
Read our media release responding to Four Corners' investigation into WA's youth detention system.
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Federal Budget contains welcome investments but lifting income support must be an immediate priority
Read our media release responding to the 2022-23 Federal Budget.
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NT raising the age a step forward in keeping vulnerable children safe
Read our media release welcoming the NT Government’s introduction of legislation to raise the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 12.
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Summit must focus on supporting marginalised people into work
Read our media release ahead of the Federal Government’s landmark Jobs and Skills Summit.
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Closing the Gap data shows significant progress still needed to help people flourish
Data released last week by the Productivity Commission, monitoring progress under the National Agreement on Closing the Gap, shows that significant work is still needed to improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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Tasmania takes positive step to keep young children out of detention
Jesuit Social Services welcomes the Tasmanian Government’s commitment to ensure no child under 14 is held in youth detention, while reiterating that this is just one step toward the ultimate goal to raise the age of criminal responsibility to 14.