Noam Peleg

Small child in front of a UNHCR branded tent in a refugee camp

Climate change threatens the rights of children. The UN just outlined states' obligations to protect them

29 Aug 2023

The United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child has released a statement on the responsibilities of governments to reduce harm from climate change. Here’s what’s in it for Australia.

A sign at the border warning of fines for COVID-19 breaches

NSW COVID fines on kids could breach international law

04 Aug 2022

The NSW government's decision not to replace COVID fines - issued to about 3000 children - with cautions, could violate the UN Convention on the Rights of a Child.

A child holding a sign saying no planet B.

Caring for children isn't part of the Minister's job description, rules Federal Court

16 Mar 2022

The Court’s decision represents narrow understanding of accountability, the role of courts, and ignores children’s positionality in society.

A child holding a poster on landfill with 'save our planet' written on it.

Standing up for climate justice: why it matters for children and future generations

20 Oct 2021

Adults (and governments) don’t see children as agents of their own human rights – and that's a big problem.

A child wearing a protective sterile medical mask with the parent holding a globe.

The government does not consider how its COVID policies affect children

29 Sep 2021

Every time a new policy is introduced or an old one is abandoned, its impact on children’s rights must be assessed and evaluated again.

primary school-aged children walk across a zebra crossing wearing face masks

In debates about opening schools, we're neglecting an important voice: our children's

06 Sep 2021

The NSW plan doesn’t measure up against international best practice. And Victoria doesn’t seem to be following a child-centred approach, either.

Who gets the dog? From 'pet-nuptial' agreements to shared parenting

07 May 2020

When you want to leave each other, but not your furry friend, could a shared arrangement be the answer?

'The Australian government is not listening': how our country is failing to protect its children

09 Oct 2019

In a recent report, the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child was highly critical of the Australian government for its youth justice failures and the rise of children with mental health issues.