Youth needed to shape policy: MP

THE 2014 NSW Youth Advisory Council is seeking 12 young people between the ages of 12 and 25 years to advise the State Government.
The council provides a direct link between young people and the NSW Government, Northern Tablelands MP Adam Marshall said.
A former member of the youth council, Mr Marshall called on young people in the region to nominate.
“The council fills an important role for the NSW Government and meets regularly to discuss issues of importance to youth before reporting directly to the Minister for Citizenship and Community,” he said.
Mr Marshall said past advisory councils had played a significant role in changing laws in NSW that affect young people.
“The former Youth Advisory Council helped learner drivers in NSW to cut their compulsory supervised driving hours by one third, to 80 hours, if they enroll in a Safer Drivers Course and conduct 10 hours of professional driver training,” he said.
“This is just one example of where young people have had a huge impact on the government.
“This is a terrific opportunity to be involved in the decision-making process at the grassroots level and I encourage young people to consider getting involved.”
For more information and to apply, visit www.youth.nsw.gov.au/youth-advisory-council or contactyac@yac.nsw.gov.au or (02) 8762 9844.
The closing date for applications is Monday, 4 November at 5pm.