ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Skye's Law

Okay, so imagine you and your brother are playing in the park. Suddenly, you get separated and your brother starts walking away without you. Your mom might get really worried and want to find you both as soon as possible to make sure you're safe.

Well, Skye's Law is kind of like that but for the police. When a child is missing or taken without permission from their parent or guardian, the police want to find them as soon as possible to make sure they're safe too. Skye's Law is a rule in Australia that says the police can use special powers to search for and find a child who has been taken or is in danger.

The law was named after a little girl named Skye who was taken without her mom's permission by her dad. The police weren't able to find her in time and she was hurt really badly. So, now Skye's Law helps the police act quickly to keep kids safe and make sure they are with the people who are supposed to take care of them.