It has been four years since the federal government held an official youth minister, but the pressure is on to bring back the position.
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Indi MP Cathy McGowan and Nick Xenophon Team MPs Rebekha Sharkie and Senator Skye Kakoschke-Moore teamed up this week to highlight what they said was an oversight when it came to politicians making decisions for young people in areas like unemployment.
“Our young people have immense capacity to achieve and contribute,” Ms McGowan said.
Our young people have immense capacity to achieve and contribute.
- Indi MP Cathy McGowan
“They are current citizens and not just a future resource.
“This is a call for bipartisan support to ensure they are encouraged, engaged and consulted at every step.
“In Indi, and across Australia, young people are already acting on the issues that concern them – renewable energy, telecommunications, transport, education, housing and employment security.
“For our nation to succeed they need a voice in decision-making across all areas, not just around traditional youth issues.”
Senator Kakoschke-Moore planned to move a motion on Tuesday. “Politicians need to stop speaking at young people and start speaking with them,” she said.
