Civil rights Under the CRC children have rights to identity, such as the right to have their birth registered, the right to a name, the right to know who their parents are and the right to a nationality. The CRC also protects a child’s right to live a life free from discrimination and their right to access accurate information in writing, print or other media. Some concerns for children’s civil rights in Australia are: • • • Not all babies in Australia are registered at birth, especially those born to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents. Birth certificates play an important role in ensuring that a child has access to education and other resources. It is not always possible for transgender children in Australia to seek legal recognition of their gender identity. The inability to change the sex marker on birth certificates can make the experience of attending school, for example, difficult for transgender children. Children in out-of-home care can experience difficulties in accessing identity documents, such as birth certificates, proof of Aboriginality, proof of Australian citizenship, and passports. 9