Adopt World Bank's JUPITER framework for justice system benchmarking

The Commission should explore adopting or adapting the World Bank's JUPITER framework to systematically benchmark the state and performance of the justice system concerning Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people. This would provide a data-driven foundation for policy dialogue and reform.

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Develop a formalised, expedited response protocol for coronial inquest findings

Following coronial findings, such as the death of Cleveland Dodd, the Commission should establish a clear, time-bound protocol for its formal response. This protocol should outline immediate steps for engagement with affected families and communities, and for developing actionable recommendations.

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Proactively monitor and report on youth justice reforms impacting First Nations children

Given the ANZCCGA First Nations Caucus's statement on Victorian youth justice reforms, the Commission should move beyond reactive statements. It needs a systematic process to proactively monitor proposed and implemented youth justice reforms across all jurisdictions, assessing their impact on First Nations children and reporting findings publicly.

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Formalise data-sharing agreements with key service providers

To better understand the 'State of Australia's Children' and inform its work, the Commission should proactively seek to establish formal data-sharing agreements with key Commonwealth, state, and territory agencies and service providers involved in child welfare, health, education, and justice. This would enable more robust data analysis and evidence-based advocacy.

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Create a standardised toolkit for culturally appropriate community consultations

To ensure its consultations are consistently culturally safe and effective, the Commission should develop a standardised toolkit for community engagement. This toolkit should include best-practice guidelines, sample protocols, and resources for engaging with Elders, community leaders, and young people.

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Develop a public-facing dashboard on children's rights indicators

Leveraging its mandate and potential data-sharing agreements, the Commission should develop a public-facing dashboard that tracks key indicators related to the rights and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. This would increase transparency and provide a vital resource for advocacy and evidence-based policy.

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Streamline the process for proposing legislative amendments

The recent passage of historic legislation highlights the Commission's role in legislative change. To improve efficiency, the Commission should formalise and streamline its internal processes for developing, drafting, and advocating for legislative amendments, ensuring clear roles and responsibilities for policy, legal, and advocacy teams.

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Launch a national public awareness campaign on children's rights

Building on events like National Children's Week, the Commission should develop and launch a sustained national public awareness campaign focused on the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. This would foster greater societal understanding and support.

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Adopt World Bank's JUPITER framework for justice system benchmarking

The Commission should explore adopting or adapting the World Bank's JUPITER framework to systematically benchmark the state and performance of the justice system concerning Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people. This would provide a data-driven foundation for policy dialogue and reform.

association-worldbank.org-governance.txt

Develop a formalised, expedited response protocol for coronial inquest findings

Following coronial findings, such as the death of Cleveland Dodd, the Commission should establish a clear, time-bound protocol for its formal response. This protocol should outline immediate steps for engagement with affected families and communities, and for developing actionable recommendations.

news)

Proactively monitor and report on youth justice reforms impacting First Nations children

Given the ANZCCGA First Nations Caucus's statement on Victorian youth justice reforms, the Commission should move beyond reactive statements. It needs a systematic process to proactively monitor proposed and implemented youth justice reforms across all jurisdictions, assessing their impact on First Nations children and reporting findings publicly.

news)

Formalise data-sharing agreements with key service providers

To better understand the 'State of Australia's Children' and inform its work, the Commission should proactively seek to establish formal data-sharing agreements with key Commonwealth, state, and territory agencies and service providers involved in child welfare, health, education, and justice. This would enable more robust data analysis and evidence-based advocacy.

news)

Create a standardised toolkit for culturally appropriate community consultations

To ensure its consultations are consistently culturally safe and effective, the Commission should develop a standardised toolkit for community engagement. This toolkit should include best-practice guidelines, sample protocols, and resources for engaging with Elders, community leaders, and young people.

news)

Develop a public-facing dashboard on children's rights indicators

Leveraging its mandate and potential data-sharing agreements, the Commission should develop a public-facing dashboard that tracks key indicators related to the rights and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. This would increase transparency and provide a vital resource for advocacy and evidence-based policy.

news)

Streamline the process for proposing legislative amendments

The recent passage of historic legislation highlights the Commission's role in legislative change. To improve efficiency, the Commission should formalise and streamline its internal processes for developing, drafting, and advocating for legislative amendments, ensuring clear roles and responsibilities for policy, legal, and advocacy teams.

news)

Launch a national public awareness campaign on children's rights

Building on events like National Children's Week, the Commission should develop and launch a sustained national public awareness campaign focused on the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. This would foster greater societal understanding and support.

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