Children’s Commissioner Claire Achmad steps down despite wanting to continue
Claire Achmad's tenure as the independent children's advocate ended on Friday, concluding her role against her wishes.
Claire Achmad's time as Children's Commissioner came to an end on Friday. She had wanted to remain in the role but her departure proceeded as scheduled. Achmad characterised her time as commissioner as fair and balanced criticism in her advocacy for children.
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Outgoing Children’s Commissioner: 'I have been a fair and balanced critic'
Claire Achmad’s role as the independent children’s advocate ended on Friday — despite her wanting to stay on.