GRAHAM WEST MP - MINISTER FOR JUVENILE JUSTICE - MINISTER FOR VOLUNTEERING - MINISTER FOR YOUTH
Graham West was born 21 September 1973. He is married to Tanya and has 3 children. Graham competed at the National finals for cross country skiing while at High School, completed the Murray Marathon for kayaking and participated in fencing. He is an advanced Fire Fighter with the NSW Rural Fire Service and enjoys bushwalking, photography and fishing.
Graham West entered NSW Parliament in 2001. In 2007 following the State Election he became Minister for Gaming and Racing and Minister for Sport and Recreation.
In a little more than a year he has finalised the most comprehensive reforms to the Liquor Laws in 25 years, and announced the Government’s response to reviews of the Thoroughbred Racing Act and the Gaming Machines Act
He tackled the alarming rates of problem gambling among young people head-on by rolling out a series of education kits in schools and implementing an online campaign. He put a stop to poker machines going into problem areas, and he ensured NSW contained one casino only.
As Minister for Sport, Graham West announced funding of $6 million for more than 300 regional and community sport and recreational facilities around NSW.
Graham West became the Minister for Juvenile Justice, Minister for Youth and Minister for Volunteering in September 2008. He now welcomes the opportunity to address the issues facing young people in NSW and to assist juvenile offenders and their families.
As Member for Campbelltown, he represents one of the youngest areas in the State and he knows how vital it is, not only to provide services for youth but to engage with them and make sure their voices are heard in the halls of power.
To contact the Minister, email west.office@west.minister.nsw.gov.au
Press Releases
August 2009
- Youth Homelessness Forum a success - Young people gathered in Sydney last week to find solutions to youth homelessness and develop ideas to present to the NSW Government to help solve one of the State's biggest issues, said Acting Minister for Youth Linda Burney.
June 2009
May 2009
Apr 2009
- Minister takes part in Youth Summit - NSW Minister for Youth, Graham West, today joined young people from Campbelltown at a youth participation and environment summit, as part of this weeks NSW Youth Week celebrations.
- NSW Government appoints Young Advisors - The NSW Minister for Youth, Graham West, has today announced the appointment of 12 young people from across NSW to the 2009 Youth Advisory Council (YAC).
- The biggest Youth Week celebration at Sydney's Royal Easter Show - NSW Youth Minister, Graham West, is encouraging families to come along to the biggest NSW Youth Week event for 2009, 'The Big Top Festival', over the Easter long weekend.
- NSW Government boost for Broken Hill BMX track - NSW Minister for Youth, Graham West, today granted $4,000 to the Broken Hill Police and Community Youth Club (PCYC) for a BMX track.
Mar 2009
- 2009 ISAAC music awards announced at Bondi Pavillion - Minister for Youth, Graham West, today announced the winners of the 2009 INDENT ISAAC Awards, for achievements in creating and staging all-ages music events.
- Minister releases Cyberbullying Report - Minister for Youth, Graham West, has today released a NSW Youth Advisory Council report into Cyberbullying.
- Count down to Youth Week now underway - With less than two weeks until the launch of this year's Youth Week, preparations for state-wide activities and celebrations are well underway.
- Minister kicks off Youth Week at Bondi Blitz - Minister for Youth, Graham West, today launched this year's NSW Youth Week at one of Sydney's biggest Youth Week events, "Bondi Blitz".
- Minister visits Young Creatives Market - NSW Minister for Youth and Member for Campbelltown, Graham West, celebrated today's launch of 2009 Youth Week at Campbelltown's first "Young Creatives Market".
Feb 2009
Jan 2009
- 2009 Youth Olympics - One weekend to go! - Minister for Youth, Graham West, is encouraging the people of NSW to support Australia's future Olympians at the 2009 Australian Youth Olympics Festival (AYOF).
Dec 2008
- 2009 Indent Partnership Grants Announced - The Minister for Youth, Graham West, today announced $110,000 in State Government grants to enable young people across NSW to stage all-ages, drug and alcohol-free music events.
Nov 2008
Oct 2008
- Youth Advisory Council consults with young offenders - Members of the NSW Government’s Youth Advisory Committee will consult with young people in regional and metropolitan Juvenile Justice facilities about their experiences in detention.
- Nine-year-old student becomes NSW Children's Commissioner for a day - The NSW Minister for Youth, Graham West, today announced the appointment of nine-year-old Ruby Smith to the position of Children’s Commissioner for NSW.
- Minister Congratulates Youth Workers - The Minister for Youth, Graham West, has paid tribute to the many youth services and youth workers across the state for their vital support of young people, at the annual NSW Youth Action and Policy Association (YAPA) Youth Conference.
- Minister Launches Cyberbullying On-Line Forum - Minister for Youth, Graham West, has encouraged young people to join a special on-line forum to share their experiences of cyberbullying - in an attempt to understand and address the problem.
- Funding for Youth Activities in Maryland - NSW Minister for Youth, Graham West and Member for Wallsend, Sonia Hornery, have announced funding for youth activites at the Maryland Multipurpose Centre.
- New Gymnasitcs Equipment for Cessnock PCYC - NSW Minister for Youth, Graham West, and Member for Cessnock, Kerry Hickey, have announced funding for gymnastics equipment at the Cessnock PCYC.
- Claymore resident wins grants for youth project - The Minister for Youth, Graham West, and Member for Camden, Geoff Corrigan, today awarded a $5,500 grant to a young Claymore resident, enabling her to develop and implement her own youth project.
Sep 2008
- Calling All Young People Who Want a Say! - Minister for Youth Graham West is calling for young people wanting to make a difference to nominate themselves for the 2009 NSW Youth Advisory Council.
- Calling All Young Designers - Young Designers have the opportunity to win $500 and showcase their creative talent by entering the 2009 NSW Youth Week Website Design Competition.
- Young People Declare it's Time for Peace - More than 400 people are gathering in Sydney on 18 September in Sydney to celebrate the United Nations International Day of Peace.
- New Minister for Young People in NSW - As a proud member of the new Labor ministry, Graham West has acknowledged that the Government has a big job to do and is ready to get on with it.
May 2008
- $6.73 million towards Better Futures - More than 50 projects for young people across NSW will benefit from a total of $6.73 million Better Futures funding over the next three years.
- Twentieth Youth Week a Huge Success - Youth Week 2008 was a huge success in NSW with thousands of young people across the state planning, developing and staging events that benefitedtheir local communities and showed off their talents.
- Better Futures funding continues for Cringilla Youth Project - MInister for Youth Linda Burney visited the Cringilla Youth Project today with local MP, Ms Noreen Hay, where she announced that the project would receive $28,500 this year to continue with its outstanding work.
- $950,200 towards Better Futures in the Illawarra and South Coast - Minister for Youth Linda Burney visited the Dapto Koonawarra Youth Connect project today with local MP, Ms Lylea McMahon, where she announced over $950,200 Better Futures funding for six projects for young people in the Illawarra and South Coast over the next three years.
Apr 2008
- Putting Youth Week in the Hands of Young People - Minister for Youth, Linda Burney, today launched Youth Week 2008 at the Royal Easter Show's Youth Stage, promising it will be the biggest celebration of its kind in NSW.
- Tenancy Skills for Young People - Coinciding with Youth Week, NSW Fair Trading Minister and Minister for Youth, Linda Burney, today announced the launch of a Gosford-based program providing young people with invaluable information and advice on tenancy.
- Inner West Celebrates Youth Week - Young people in the inner west are expected to join almost 200,000 young people across the state in celebrating the 20th Youth Week in NSW.
- Marrickville celebrates 50 years of youth festivities - Young people in the Marrickville area joined almost 200,000 young people across the state in celebrating the 20th Youth Week in NSW.
- Ashcroft puts Youth Week in the hands of young people - Young people in the Liverpool area are expected to join almost 200,000 young people across the state in celebrating the 20th Youth Week in NSW.
- Burney urges Local Councils to consult with young people - The Iemma Government has released a report during Youth Week to encourage more councils to involve young people in decisions that affect them.
- Richmond youth project to receive $83,000 - Young people aged 9-14 years in the Richmond/Hawkesbury area will benefit from funding granted to the North Richmond Youth Project worth $83,000 over the next three years.
Mar 2008
- Every Young Person in Australia Can Have Their Say - NSW Youth Minister, Linda Burney, today encouraged young people to get involved in the Rudd Government's 2020 Youth Summit by responding to the YouthSpeak survey, the largest-ever consultation with Australian young people.
Feb 2008
Jan 2008
- Getting More Women into Government - The Iemma Government is spearheading a push to encourage more women to stand at the local government elections in September this year. Acting Minister for Local Government and Minister for Youth Linda Burney said the Government was keen to increase the representation of women.
NSW Youth Advisory Council Reports to the Minister
The 2008 Youth Advisory Council provided the following reports to the Minister for Youth (click on the report to download the full PDF document):
Other Downloads
Download the Youth Action Plan (PDF 1,234 KB) download Word Version (191 KB) or download Plain Text Version (56kb)(56kb)
Download the Youth Action Plan Progress Report as at 30 June 2008 (PDF 129KB)
Download the Youth Action Plan Progress Report as at 30 June 2007 (Word Version 179KB)
Download demographic data on young people in NSW from 2006 (Word 39kb)
You can download the previous Government Youth Policy: Youth Policy 2002-2006, Working Together, Working for Young People (PDF 1594kb);
Download Premier's Memorandum - Best Practice Principles for Youth Participation (180KB)
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