Media releases Archives - Page 5 of 29

Failure to raise the age of criminal responsibility to 14 a missed opportunity
- 21 April 2023
Media reports today suggest that the Victorian Government will raise the age of criminal responsibility to 12, instead of 14 which has long been advocated for by the community services and legal sectors as well as child welfare experts. If this is the case, it is a missed opportunity for the state to take a…
Federal Budget an opportunity to ensure that those on the margins of society are no longer overlooked
- 20 April 2023
The upcoming 2023-24 Federal Budget, to be handed down next month, represents a valuable opportunity for the Federal Government to make targeted and tailored investments to ensure that all Australians have the opportunity to reach their potential and that nobody is left behind, says Jesuit Social Services. “Last year’s Federal Election result demonstrated that millions…
Positive trends in youth justice must be supported by progress to raise the age
- 31 March 2023
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)’s annual Youth Justice in Australia report, published today, reveals that the number of young people both under community-based supervision and in detention has declined over the past five years. These positive trends must be supported by a commitment by all states and territories to raise the age…
Australia must build climate resilient communities as an issue of justice
- 21 March 2023
The latest report by the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), which synthesises the findings of recent reports, is an urgent reminder that Australia must take strong action to address climate change vulnerability and build climate resilient communities as an issue of justice, alongside mitigation measures, says Jesuit Social Services.
Victoria’s move to #RaiseTheAge will support children, families and the broader community
- 16 February 2023
Read our media release responding to Victorian Premier Daniel Andrew's announcement the state will move to raise the age of criminal responsibility.
Jesuit Social Services welcomes announcement signalling end of temporary protection policy and concrete pathways to permanency
- 15 February 2023
Read our media release responding to the Federal Government's announcement it will abolish temporary protection visas.
Victorian Coroner’s findings highlight urgent need for bail reform
- 1 February 2023
Read our media release responding to the Victorian Coroner’s findings that the tragic death of Veronica Nelson could have been avoided.
New youth justice spending data highlights effectiveness of restorative justice programs
- 24 January 2023
Read our media release responding to the Productivity Commission’s 2023 Report on Government Services.
Increased emphasis on engaging with boys and men will lead to better outcomes for all
- 30 November 2022
Read our media release following Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth's address on family violence at the National Press Club.
Significant failings of WA’s youth detention system require urgent reform
- 30 November 2022
Read our media release responding to Four Corners' investigation into WA's youth detention system.