The Youth Advisory Council for a Safer Australia works with the Department of Home Affairs to make sure youth perspectives are incorporated into policies and programs to counter violent extremism.
The council is a commitment of the Australian Government’s A Safer Australia: Australia’s Counter-Terrorism and Violent Extremism Strategy 2025.
The council’s work will aim to improve regional and national governments’ responses to violent extremism.
Further information
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Type of Body
F. Non-statutory advisory structure
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Established By / Under
Minister
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Paid Members?
No
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Max No. of Board/Committee Members
15
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Annual Report Prepared and tabled?
No
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Classification
C. Secondary non-statutory structure
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Function Categorization
Council
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Creation Date
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Postal Address
Australia
Current board appointments
| Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Member | Hadeel (Last Name withheld) | 16 July 2025 | 15 July 2027 |
| Member | Salim (Last Name withheld) | 16 July 2025 | 15 July 2027 |
| Member | Hayden (Last Name withheld) | 16 July 2025 | 15 July 2027 |
| Member | Tiernan (Last Name withheld) | 16 July 2025 | 15 July 2027 |
| Member | Lucy (Last Name withheld) | 16 July 2025 | 15 July 2027 |
| Member | Maisara (Last Name withheld) | 16 July 2025 | 15 July 2027 |
| Member | Huzayfa (Last Name withheld) | 16 July 2025 | 15 July 2027 |
| Member | Sebastian (Last Name withheld) | 16 July 2025 | 15 July 2027 |
| Member | Noah (Last Name withheld) | 16 July 2025 | 15 July 2027 |
| Member | Lou (Last Name withheld) | 16 July 2025 | 15 July 2027 |
| Member | Liam (Last Name withheld) | 16 July 2025 | 15 July 2027 |
| Member | Noah (Last Name withheld) | 16 July 2025 | 15 July 2027 |
| Member | Natalie (Last Name withheld) | 16 July 2025 | 15 July 2027 |
| Member | Lincoln (Last Name withheld) | 16 July 2025 | 15 July 2027 |
| Member | Jo (Last Name withheld) | 16 July 2025 | 15 July 2027 |
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