New child commissioner

Key points

• The Tasmanian government has appointed Sonya Pringle-Jones as the state’s first Commissioner for Children and Young People. Pringle-Jones will lead the new Commission for Children and Young People, which will strengthen child protection oversight and advocate for children’s rights.
• Attorney-General Guy Barnett said Pringle-Jones has dedicated her career to improving outcomes for vulnerable children.
• She began the role on 8 October, succeeding interim commissioner Ros Cornish.