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COAG - Compact with Young Australians

As a result of discussions at the Council of Australian Governments (COAG), a Compact with Young Australians to increase young people's engagement with education and training pathways has been agreed among States and Territories.

This has resulted in changes when a young person approaches Centrelink or Job Services Australia for assistance.

The following Fact sheets are available on the Youth Attainments and Transition section of the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) website -

Fact sheet for young people aged 15 to 24

Fact sheet for parents, youth and community organisations, and relevant government departments and agencies

Q&As on the Compact with Young Australians