Have a Say is where you'll find opportunities for young people to communicate directly with Government on a range of issues.
If there are issues affecting young people in NSW that you'd like to raise at any time, please feel free to contact us.
Inquiry into school and work balance
On Monday 13 October 2008 the Minister for Education, The Hon Julia Gillard MP, asked the House Standing Committee on Education and Training to inquire into and report on combining school and work: supporting successful youth transitions. The Committee invites submissions addressing the terms of reference. The committee will continue to accept submissions until its final report has been prepared. For further information visit the website.
humanrightsact.tv
The humanrightsact.tv website offers young people who aren’t bureaucrats or lawyers the opportunity to get involved in shaping the future of Australia’s human rights protections. Go online and have your say about human rights in Australia at www.humanrightsact.tv.
Australian Youth Forum
The Federal Government is keen to hear the views of young people from across Australia. To find out more go to http://www.thesource.gov.au/involve/ayf.asp where you can find out all about the Australian Youth Forum.
Office of Industrial Relations/WorkCover Survey: Young People and work
Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete the survey. Your responses will help OIR and WorkCover to ensure that they are providing young people with the information they need about their rights and responsibilities at work.
A summary of survey findings is linked from the bottom of the YAC Young People and Work Forum summary.
NSW Youth Advisory Council
The New South Wales Youth Advisory Council (YAC) was established in 1989 under the Youth Advisory Council Act, to ensure that young people participate in the development of Government policies and programs which concern them.
The Youth Advisory Council advises the NSW Government on a range of issues and government policies relating to young people. The Council provides a direct line of communication between the young people of NSW and the NSW Government.
Past Forums
In 2006, the Youth Advisory Council sought opinions from young people and other interested parties on these issues:
In 2005, the Youth Advisory Council sought opinions from young people and other interested parties on these issues:
Youth Participation Survey
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