99. The Commission welcomes the inclusion of the CRC in the Family Law Act, however notes it is not a primary objective of the whole Act but relates to parenting matters only. 100. Through talking to children about human rights, and their rights in particular, it has become clear that rights knowledge strengthens children’s agency and capabilities, and engenders respect for the rights of others. 101. The NCC sought the views of children to inform this report. The key themes that emerged from younger children (0–4 years) were that they enjoyed being with their families and friends, loved to play, and appreciated Australia’s natural environment. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in this age-group highlighted connection to culture and cultural activities as important, and those in remote communities emphasised the significance of a safe home. 102. The Children’s Rights Poll, conducted in partnership with the University of Melbourne and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), played a crucial role in the NCC’s aim to allow as many children as possible to express their views for the purpose of this report. 22,700 children aged 6– 17 years completed the poll. The poll was co-designed by children who assisted in developing the poll questions. 103. The rights that children ranked as most important were: being safe; having a home and being cared for; and having a clean environment. Older children ranked getting an education in their top three rights. 104. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children comprised 6% of the poll’s respondents, while 13.7% came from families where English was not the main language spoken at home. The NCC is pleased to report that the majority of children felt that their rights were being met most of the time. However, the poll also revealed that access to accurate information, being treated fairly, and being able to participate in decisions that affect them were the rights least likely to be met. These findings were most pronounced among children from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. 105. Consultations conducted with teenagers revealed that they have a keen understanding of areas in which the Australian Government could improve its performance in terms of its obligations under the CRC. Many cited mental health as a significant issue, with one young person saying ‘mental health for teenagers needs to be made a priority’. Another reflected on young people in detention, stating: ‘I feel detention centres for youth … 18