Submission to the National Children’s Commissioner on Australia’s progress on children’s rights under the Convention on the Rights of the Child

This submission is directed to the National Children’s Commissioner. It addresses Australia’s progress on children’s rights under the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), with a particular focus on the experiences and challenges faced by children and young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds. The submission highlights key areas of concern, including education, racism and discrimination, immigration detention, and visa cancellations. It provides recommendations to ensure the rights and well-being of these young people are adequately protected and supported in Australia.