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Sep 2, 2010
Same Old Political Discourse Not Good Enough for Young Voters
When it comes to Australia’s youngest voters, the majority of media coverage this election completely missed the mark. And if you ask Gen Y, it is clear where the problem lies.
“Young people have a right to have their perspective heard on any issue, not just ‘youth issues’” says Maia Giordano, Deputy Director (Young People) at Australian Youth Affairs Coalition.
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Advocates for young and vulnerable Australians are optimistic after the federal government announced an increase of $4 a week to people on Newstart and Youth Allowance.
Executive Director of the Australian Youth Affairs Coalition, Andrew Cummings is campaigning for an increase for people on the lowest benefit schemes.
He said he was pleased that this year’s federal budget recognised that Newstart and Youth Allowance provide too little to live on.
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