The first dimension @TraversMcLeod is outlining in a new 5 point plan for converting training into decent work and building employment pathways that benefit young people is about recognising and including young people directly in decision making. #MenziesOration The second piece of the 5 point plan is about rebuilding hope by putting wellbeing and capability at the heart of a new youth guarantee that equips all young people for fulfilling jobs and careers. #MenziesOration

In addressing tonight’s #MenziesOration question from young people - “Do I have a future?” - @TraversMcLeod is highlighting three major challenges that are limiting young people’s wellbeing and chances of a sustainable livelihood right now. 1/4 The first challenge is a mismatch between job vacancies & the young people equipped to fill them. There are 770,000 Australians who are part of our employment services system, which is 26% more than before COVID and includes 111,000 young people. #MenziesOration 2/4