Every federal
electorate.
A national council with youth representatives drawn from every federal electorate, bringing local perspectives into a national conversation.
CURRENT WORK / PROPOSAL IN DEVELOPMENT
Every electorate.
A youth voice.
Developing a proposal for a National Youth Council of Australia.
LATEST UPDATE / 29 SEPTEMBER 2026
Youth Voice and
Representation Bill 2026.
I’ve met with a federal MP to discuss the proposal and am releasing more detail about how the Council could work.
The current proposal includes representatives aged 14–17, one from each federal electorate; at least three local Youth Listening Posts each year; two Commonwealth-funded national meetings annually; and public recommendations for Parliament to consider. The Council would be advisory, with legislative authority remaining with Parliament.
I’m seeking sponsorship for an APH access pass to support this work. Sponsorship and access have not been secured.
Media outlets will be contacted shortly. My channels are open for questions, feedback and interview requests.
THE IDEA
Not locked out.
Listened to.
I’m developing a proposal for a bill to establish a National Youth Council of Australia, with youth representatives from every federal electorate.
In development. This is my policy proposal, not a bill introduced to Parliament or an established government council.
I’m developing a proposal for a bill to establish a National Youth Council of Australia, with youth representatives from every federal electorate.
The aim is to give young people a stronger, ongoing voice in the democratic process—not leave us outside the room when decisions affect our lives.
A central part of the proposal is a Youth Impact Statement for legislation identified as youth-focused. This would help make the effects on young people visible during consideration of a bill.
I’m also seeking sponsorship for parliamentary access to support advocacy for this proposal. That process is ongoing; sponsorship and access have not been secured.
More information about the proposal will be released through my website and media channels as the work develops.
WHAT I’M WORKING TOWARDS
Representation.
Participation. Scrutiny.
Every federal
A voice in
the process.
A stronger role for young people in the democratic process and meaningful opportunities to be heard on decisions that affect us.
Youth Impact
Statements.
A Youth Impact Statement after a bill is identified as youth-focused, making its effects on young people part of the discussion.
YOUTH IMPACT STATEMENTS
Ask who
will be affected.
Youth Impact Statements remain an idea I’m exploring alongside the Council proposal. The public summary released on 29 September focuses on the Council and consultation process; it does not set out a detailed impact-statement mechanism.
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLE / NOT AN ACTUAL BILL
A change affecting students.
Imagine a proposal affecting students’ access to learning resources. A Youth Impact Statement could explain the likely benefits, costs and access barriers for young people, and show how their perspectives were considered.
Why this matters to me
I believe young people need time and a meaningful opportunity to contribute—not just a decision announced after a rushed process.
The Senate inquiry into the 2024 social-media minimum-age bill was referred on 21 November 2024, closed submissions on 22 November, and had a reporting deadline of 26 November. That short timetable is one reason I’m advocating for stronger youth participation.
Read the parliamentary inquiry timeline ↗This proposal aims to strengthen consultation and accountability. It is not a claim that any particular future inquiry timetable or policy outcome is guaranteed to change.
What happens next
I’m continuing to develop the proposal and seek sponsorship for parliamentary access to support my advocacy. More details will be announced through my public media channels.
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