The Albanese Government has launched a consultation for Australians to share their views on how we can keep children and young people safe from sexual abuse and best support victims and survivors.
The consultation is designed to inform the development of the Second Action Plan under the National Strategy to Prevent and Respond to Child Sexual Abuse 2021-2030 .
The Second Action Plan will continue the ongoing work under the National Strategy and introduce new activities to better understand and address emerging issues.
Since the National Strategy was launched, the Government has invested over $340 million to respond to child sexual abuse. Whilst much has been achieved, there is more work to be done.
To help make it easier for hardworking frontline services and in recognition of people's experience of different forms of violence, we will be simultaneously consulting on the related action plans for:
- National Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children 2022-2032
- Our Ways - Strong Ways - Our Voices: National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Plan to End Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence 2026-2036
- Safe and Supported: The National Framework for Protecting Australia's Children 2021-2031
We are designing these action plans to work together because we know people affected by violence often deal with many of these interconnected issues at the same time and people's lives do not fit neatly into plans or systems.
We have heard from many experts, advocates and other stakeholders on what needs to be included in the Second Action Plan. We recognise the importance of continuing to hear from individuals and communities across the nation to stop the cycle of abuse and help victims and survivors to heal.
All Australians are invited to participate in the survey via the Attorney-General's Department's consultation hub . The survey closes on Friday 17 July 2026.
Reading about child sexual abuse can be confronting. If you need support, please visit the National Office for Child Safety Get support page .
Quotes attributable to the Attorney-General, Hon Michelle Rowland MP:
"The Albanese Government is committed to bolstering efforts to keep our children safe.
"That's why we are inviting Australians to have their say in how we can best keep children and young people safe from sexual abuse and support victims and survivors.
"Their views will be integral to the development of the Second Action Plan under the National Strategy."
