Originally published: Act for Kids, 26 October 2026
Young Australians have spoken and the consensus is clear; a huge majority want a greater say in the decisions that affect their lives, according to new research that has sparked a bold campaign urging for the creation of a dedicated Federal Minister for Children.
The launch of the national Children’s Week campaign Give kids a voice in Canberra is co-designed by children and will be presented to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
The voices of 1,000 children and young people have been captured in new national research revealing that 98% believe it is important for children to have a voice in decisions that affect them, but only a third of them (34%) feel like adults listen to what they think.
The research by Act for Kids was carried out on a national representative sample of 1,000 Australians aged 10-18 in July 2026.
Methodology: The data sample was weighted against ABS data for age, gender and location using an online survey that is independently conducted and verified by Pureprofile.
