The Hon Kate Ellis MP
Minister for Youth
15 May, 2009
Media release
First ever online Youth Budget Statement
Minister for Youth, Kate Ellis, today released What’s in it for Youth?, the first ever online Youth Budget Statement.
This innovative online tool provides information on the range of Budget initiatives which impact on and are of interest to young Australians.
Ms Ellis said: “The Government is in the business of creating and supporting jobs, apprenticeships and training – now and for the future. We are also creating the nation building infrastructure that we will need for tomorrow’s economy while creating jobs for today – including for young people.
“The $277 million Compact with Young Australians will keep young people at school or engaged in further education and training and will prevent many from experiencing long-term unemployment.
“The $5.7 billion investment in higher education and innovation, and $3.8 billion support for apprenticeships and traineeships will secure the jobs of the future and long-term prosperity.
‘Reforms to the Government’s $618 million investment in youth transitions and careers programs will create a stronger safety net for young people.
“These important measures will ensure that all young Australians can participate in our nation’s economic future.”
There are many other diverse areas across the Budget relevant to young Australians, ranging from clean energy to high speed broadband to paid parental leave – an idea discussed at the Youth 2020 Summit last year.
As part of the Youth Budget Statement, Treasurer Wayne Swan and Minister Ellis also provided online videos to outline the key priorities for young Australians in the Budget.
The Youth Budget Statement again demonstrates that Government’s ongoing commitment to actively seeking out the views of young Australians on the things that matter to them.
What’s in it for Youth? is available at www.youth.gov.au.