Youth Allowance Petition

The petitioners believe that the Youth Allowance changes proposed in the Federal Budget place another barrier to university participation for students in regional areas; unfairly discriminate against students currently undertaking a ‘gap’ year; and contradict other efforts to increase university participation by students from rural and regional Australia. We therefore ask the House to retain the 2nd and 3rd elements of the workforce criterion so that tertiary education is accessible to regional students.

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Hello and welcome to my website

Bundaberg, in the Hinkler electorate, has been my home for over 30 years and my wife Margaret and I love it. We thought it was a great place to bring up our family, and our enthusiasm for the region continues to this day.

I am proud to represent the Hinkler electorate. I think it's one of the most dynamic and potential-filled areas of Australia with glorious coastlines, fertile soils, plenty of successful industries and a tangible drive to succeed.

My involvement with politics stems from my desire to help the families and businesses of Hinkler build a stronger future. Since 1993, all my energies have gone towards getting a better deal for the region, and I am enormously proud of the achievements made so far.

But there is always more to do, and I need your feedback to make sure you are getting the representation you want. I welcome your comments and contact at any time.

Yours sincerely

Paul Neville
Member for Hinkler

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