MEDIA RELEASE

Extended deadline - Inquiry into Raising Children in the ACT

The Standing Committee on Health and Community Wellbeing announced today that it has extended the deadline to provide submissions to its inquiry into raising children in the ACT, until 5:00pm Friday, 26 April 2024.

The inquiry will examine supports and challenges for ACT residents who are hoping to have children, including the accessibility of fertility treatments, adoption; the cost of living; availability of paediatric specialists; environmental concerns; and access to family and community support.

Full terms of reference for the inquiry are available on the committee’s webpage: Inquiry into Raising Children in the ACT - ACT Legislative Assembly

The Chair of the Committee, Ms Jo Clay MLA, said the decision to extend the deadline for submissions would provide greater opportunity for stakeholder consultation.

‘Through this inquiry, we hope to identify practical actions that will better support prospective parents and children.’

‘To do this, it is important that we take the time to hear from a range of stakeholders across the community about their experiences to inform productive recommendations to the government.’

More information about how to make a submission is available on the Assembly webpage.

Submissions close at 5:00 pm on Friday, 26 April 2024.

27 March 2024

STATEMENT ENDS.

Committee Chair, Ms Jo Clay MLA on (02) 6205 0131

Committee Secretary, Ms Katie Langham, on (02) 6207 5498 or at LACommitteeHCW@parliament.act.gov.au