The NSW Government can give children a happier tenth birthday and do better for all kids and all communities by being guided by evidence and:

  • Raising the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to at least 14.  
  • Resourcing and supporting Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations to provide local responses for Aboriginal children and young people, families and communities.
  • Investing in services for children and families in our communities that prevent crime from the start.
  • Funding targeted services and interventions that help children learn to be accountable when they go off track or are a serious risk to themselves or others.

Parliamentary submission

The NSW Raise the Age campaign is one of many across Australia. For more information visit the national campaign web site.

Raise the Age national campaign