Australia’s youth justice and incarceration system

Terms of Reference

- That the following matter be referred to the Legal and Constitutional Affairs References Committee for inquiry and report:Australia's youth justice and incarceration system, with particular reference to:the outcomes and impacts of youth incarceration in jurisdictions across Australia,the over-incarceration of First Nations children,the degree of compliance and non-compliance by state, territory and federal prisons and detention centres with the human rights of children and young people in detention, andthe Commonwealth's international obligations in regards to youth justice including the rights of the child, freedom from torture and civil rights,the benefits and need for enforceable national minimum standards for youth justice consistent with our international obligations; andany related matters. - That, in conducting the inquiry, the committee:engage with and seek input from young people with lived experience in the youth justice system, andseek evidence of effective alternative approaches to incarceration for young people, including diversionary programs. - That the committee have the power to consider and use the records of the Legal and Constitutional Affairs References Committee appointed in the previous parliament.