Young people providing direct advice to Albanese Government

The Albanese Government is continuing to work directly with young people on policies and programs that matter to them.

Today, Minister for Youth Dr Anne Aly appointed young people from across Australia to the Government’s 2025 Youth Advisory Groups. 

The Groups will work across a range of topics including civic engagement, climate change, creative industries, employment, First Nations engagement, the prevention of gender-based violence and water policy. 

Aged 16 to 25, the Advisory Group members were selected from applications from young people across Australia, each bring different unique perspectives due to their personal lived experience.

The members represent the breadth of diversity among Australia’s young people and their experiences. 

This includes First Nations young people, members from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, members with experience of mental ill-health, young people living in regional, rural and remote Australia, young migrants, gender diverse members, young parents, members with experience of being a carer, members from LGBTIQA+ communities and members with disabilities. 

For more information visit youth.gov.au.

Quotes attributable to Minister for Youth Dr Anne Aly

“I congratulate the new members of the Youth Advisory Groups and look forward to hearing their insights and perspectives.

“Our Youth Advisory Group program is ensuring young people are helping to shape a diverse range of policies and programs that affect their lives.

“Young people have a lot to offer, we can deliver a better Australia by listening to their valuable insights, perspectives and lived experience.”

Quotes attributable to Minister for Social Services Amanda Rishworth 

“We know that our policies are stronger when informed by young people, because they see things that many of us overlook on matters that impact some of our most vulnerable communities.

“I look forward to working with the young people in these Advisory Groups as we work together to create a safer and stronger future for all Australians.”

Quotes attributable to Minister for Indigenous Australians Malarndirri McCarthy

“The First Nations Youth Advisory Group is another important way the Albanese Government is partnering with young people to ensure their voices help shape policies that affect them.

“I’m excited to hear the perspectives of the 2025 First Nations Youth Advisory Group members. Drawing on their own life experiences, these incredible young leaders have powerful insights that can help improve outcomes for First Nations young people”.

Quotes attributable to Minister for Skills and Training Andrew Giles 

“The Albanese Labor Government is committed to ensuring the next generation is helping to shape their future. 

“I want to see more young Australians take up Free TAFE, as well as traineeships and apprenticeships so it’s critical we use the voices of these advisory group members to inform how we can best do that.”

Quotes attributable to Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy Josh Wilson 

“It is incredibly welcome that our policy and program work will now benefit from the enthusiasm, engagement and contributions of the Climate Change and Water Youth Advisory Group membership.

“The interest and involvement of young people in problem-solving and decision-making around the biggest challenges of our time, like climate change and environmental protection, is critical to making positive, lasting change that will determine our shared future.

YOUTH ADVISORY GROUP MEMBERS

*Indicates a young person that was part of a Youth Advisory Group in 2024 and has had their position renewed for 2025.