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The Youth Affairs Council of South Australia

Publications

As a peak body, we are constantly gathering and publishing information about issues that affect our members. Below you will find:

Submissions - responses to government inquiries, policies or proposed Bills.

Snapshots - the latest information, research and data illustrated in a useful and shareable format.

Reports - research, analyses and information to inform advocacy and to assist workers and organisations deliver best practice.

Publications are listed in Chronological order. Publications from 2015 or earlier can be found in our archive by clicking here. If you want to find a specific publication, use the search bar below.

    Attorney-General’s Department Review of Youth Treatment Orders submission – March 2025
Attorney-General’s Department Review of Youth Treatment Orders submission – March 2025
State submissionTeam YACSA12 March 2025
Department of Premier and Cabinet Social Media Safety submission – October 2024
Department of Premier and Cabinet Social Media Safety submission – October 2024
State submissionTeam YACSA22 October 2024
Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Inquiry into Australia’s Youth Justice and Incarceration System submission – October 2024
Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Inquiry into Australia’s Youth Justice and Incarceration System submission – October 2024
Federal submissionTeam YACSA10 October 2024
Submission to the Royal Commission on Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence – September 2024
Submission to the Royal Commission on Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence – September 2024
State submissionTeam YACSA19 September 2024
Feedback on the Draft Children and Young People (Safety and Support) Bill submission – September 2024
Feedback on the Draft Children and Young People (Safety and Support) Bill submission – September 2024
State submissionTeam YACSA4 September 2024
Submission on Issues Paper 1: Royal Commission on Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence – August 2024
Submission on Issues Paper 1: Royal Commission on Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence – August 2024
State submissionTeam YACSA6 August 2024
State Alcohol and Other Drugs Strategy submission – July 2024
State Alcohol and Other Drugs Strategy submission – July 2024
State submissionTeam YACSA17 July 2024
Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters Inquiry into Civics Education, Engagement and Participation in Australia – May 2024
Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters Inquiry into Civics Education, Engagement and Participation in Australia – May 2024
Federal submissionTeam YACSA16 May 2024
Select Committee on Grocery Prices in South Australia submission – April 2024
Select Committee on Grocery Prices in South Australia submission – April 2024
Team YACSA12 April 2024
Senate Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs Crimes Amendment (Strengthening the Criminal Justice System Response to Sexual Violence) Bill 2024 – March 2024
Senate Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs Crimes Amendment (Strengthening the Criminal Justice System Response to Sexual Violence) Bill 2024 – March 2024
Federal submissionTeam YACSA26 March 2024
Local Government Participation and Elections review submission – March 2024
Local Government Participation and Elections review submission – March 2024
State submissionTeam YACSA25 March 2024
Minimum Age of Criminal Responsibility - Alternative Diversion Model Discussion Paper – March 2024
Minimum Age of Criminal Responsibility - Alternative Diversion Model Discussion Paper – March 2024
State submissionTeam YACSA14 March 2024
Social Development Committee on the Potential for a Human Rights Act for South Australia submission – February 2024
Social Development Committee on the Potential for a Human Rights Act for South Australia submission – February 2024
State submissionTeam YACSA15 February 2024
Attorney-General’s Department (SA) – Review of Sexual Consent Law in South Australia – December 2023
Attorney-General’s Department (SA) – Review of Sexual Consent Law in South Australia – December 2023
State submissionTeam YACSA13 December 2023
National Plan on Housing and Homelessness - Department of Social Services – October 2023
National Plan on Housing and Homelessness - Department of Social Services – October 2023
Federal submissionTeam YACSA27 October 2023
Feedback on the Criminal Law Consolidation (Coercive Control) Amendment Bill 2023 – October 2023
Feedback on the Criminal Law Consolidation (Coercive Control) Amendment Bill 2023 – October 2023
State submissionTeam YACSA19 October 2023
SA Youth Action Plan – August 2023
SA Youth Action Plan – August 2023
State submissionTeam YACSA10 August 2023
The Worsening Rental Crisis in Australia - Senate Standing Committee on Community Affairs – July 2023
The Worsening Rental Crisis in Australia - Senate Standing Committee on Community Affairs – July 2023
Federal submissionTeam YACSA9 August 2023
National Children’s Commissioner - Youth Justice and Child Wellbeing Reform Across Australia – June 2023
National Children’s Commissioner - Youth Justice and Child Wellbeing Reform Across Australia – June 2023
Federal submissionTeam YACSA14 July 2023
Joint Committee on Human Rights Inquiry into Australia’s Human Rights Framework – June 2023
Joint Committee on Human Rights Inquiry into Australia’s Human Rights Framework – June 2023
Federal submissionTeam YACSA14 July 2023
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