The states Commissioner for Children and Young people has created a lot of noise around McGowan's commentary on Banksia Hill Detention Centre detainees.

Jacqueline McGowan-Jones has described the Premier's language as criminalising and demonising children who may not even be found guilty of a crime.

Gary Adshead called out the Commissioner for Children, asking why she has not used her powers to call for an inquiry, considering she holds such high concerns for the current system. 

Under Section 5 for the Commissioner for Children and Young People Act, Miss McGowan-Jones can hold a special inquiry into "a matter affecting the matter affecting the wellbeing of children and young people."

The states Commissioner for Children and Young people has created a lot of noise around McGowan's commentary on Banksia Hill Detention Centre detainees.
Jacqueline McGowan-Jones has described the Premier's language as criminalising and demonising children who may not even be found guilty of a crime.
Gary Adshead called out the Commissioner for Children, asking why she has not used her powers to call for an inquiry, considering she holds such high concerns for the current system. 
Under Section 5 for the Commissioner for Children and Young People Act, Miss McGowan-Jones can hold a special inquiry into "a matter affecting the matter affecting the wellbeing of children and young people."

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