Australian Capital Territory Consolidated Acts

HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION ACT 2005 - SECT 19B

    (1)     The children and young people commissioner has the following functions:

        (a)     to exercise functions for the commission in relation to services for children and young people;

        (b)     to exercise any other function given to the commissioner under this Act or any other territory law.

    (2)     The exercise of the function mentioned in subsection (1) (a) is subject to any decision of the commission about the exercise of its functions in relation to services for children and young people.

    (3)     In exercising the children and young people commissioner's functions, the commissioner must endeavour to—

        (a)     consult with children and young people in ways that promote their participation in decision-making; and

        (b)     listen to and seriously consider the views of children and young people; and

        (c)     ensure that the commission is accessible to children and young people; and

        (d)     be sensitive to the linguistically and culturally diverse backgrounds of children and young people.