Who is the youth minister? Federal and every state
Current youth ministers for Australia and every state and territory, with office addresses and shadow ministers. Write to any of them online.
Australia has nine parliaments: the federal parliament and one for each state and territory. Each government decides its own ministry, so the youth portfolio has a different name, and sometimes a different minister, in each one. 8 of the nine currently have a minister whose title covers youth. This page lists them, their shadows, and the other ministers who share the work, with addresses from each parliament's official records.
Youth ministers at a glance
| Parliament | Name | Portfolio | Office mailing address | Write |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal | Jess WalshALP · Senator for Victoria | Minister for YouthAlso: Minister for Early Childhood Education | PO Box 6100, Senate, Parliament House, Canberra ACT 2600Parliament House | Write |
| New South Wales | Rose JacksonALP · Member of the Legislative Council | Minister for YouthAlso: Minister for Water; Minister for Housing; Minister for Homelessness; Minister for Mental Health | Parliament House, Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW 2000Parliament House | Write |
| Victoria | Luba GrigorovitchALP · Member for Kororoit | Minister for YouthAlso: Minister for Carers and Volunteers | Tenancy 2, 11-19 Commercial Road, Caroline Springs VIC 3023Electorate office | Write |
| Queensland | Sam O'ConnorLNP · Member for Bonney | Minister for YouthAlso: Minister for Housing and Public Works | 102 Imperial Parade, Labrador QLD 4215Electorate office | Write |
| Western Australia | Hannah BeazleyALP · Member for Victoria Park | Minister for YouthAlso: Minister for Local Government; Minister for Disability Services; Minister for Veterans; Minister for Volunteering; Minister for Gascoyne | 8/660 Albany Highway, Victoria Park WA 6100Electorate office | Write |
| Tasmania | Jo PalmerLIB · Member for Rosevears Region | Minister for Children and YouthAlso: Minister for Education; Minister for Disability Services; Minister for Women and the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence | 236 West Tamar Road, Riverside TAS 7250Electorate office | Write |
| Australian Capital Territory | Michael PetterssonALP · Member for Yerrabi | Minister for Children, Youth and FamiliesAlso: Minister for Skills, Training and Industrial Relations; Minister for Multicultural Affairs; Minister for Arts, Creative Industries and the Night-Time Economy; Minister for Business and Industry | GPO Box 1020, Canberra ACT 2601Parliament House | Write |
| Northern Territory | Jinson CharlsCLP · Member for Sanderson | Minister for Youth, Seniors and EqualityAlso: Minister for People, Sport and Culture; Minister for Disability; Minister for Arts; Minister for Multicultural Affairs; Minister for Veterans | PO Box 40059, Casuarina NT 0810Electorate office | Write |
No minister in South Australia has youth in their title right now. There, the work usually sits with another minister (see "Also relevant" below), or it isn't a responsibility of that level of government.
Federal addresses are for Parliament House, where portfolio mail should go. State and territory addresses are the minister's electorate office, which passes portfolio mail on.
Names, roles and addresses on this page come from each parliament's official member lists. Data checked 20 October 2026.
Federal or state: who's responsible for youth?
Youth ministers look after programs and advocacy for young people, such as youth advisory councils and youth services funding. Most services that affect young people, such as schools, youth justice and child protection, are run by the states and territories, while federal youth policy mostly concerns youth payments, employment and national engagement.
If you're not sure which level handles your issue, write to your own local member as well. Their office can pass your letter to the right minister.
Youth ministers by parliament
Federal youth minister
The Minister for Youth in the federal government is Jess Walsh (ALP, Senator for Victoria), who is also Minister for Early Childhood Education. Write to them at PO Box 6100, Senate, Parliament House, Canberra ACT 2600.
In opposition, Angie Bell (LNP) is Shadow Minister for Youth.
New South Wales youth minister
The Minister for Youth in New South Wales is Rose Jackson (ALP, Member of the Legislative Council), who is also Minister for Water, Minister for Housing, Minister for Homelessness and Minister for Mental Health. Write to them at Parliament House, Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW 2000.
In opposition, Natasha Maclaren-Jones (LIB) is Shadow Minister for Youth.
Victoria youth minister
The Minister for Youth in Victoria is Luba Grigorovitch (ALP, Member for Kororoit), who is also Minister for Carers and Volunteers. Write to them at Tenancy 2, 11-19 Commercial Road, Caroline Springs VIC 3023.
In opposition, Nicole Werner (LIB) is Shadow Minister for Youth. On the crossbench, Aiv Puglielli (GRN) is Spokesperson for Young People.
Queensland youth minister
The Minister for Youth in Queensland is Sam O'Connor (LNP, Member for Bonney), who is also Minister for Housing and Public Works. Write to them at 102 Imperial Parade, Labrador QLD 4215.
In opposition, Leanne Linard (ALP) is Shadow Minister for Youth.
Western Australia youth minister
The Minister for Youth in Western Australia is Hannah Beazley (ALP, Member for Victoria Park), who is also Minister for Local Government, Minister for Disability Services, Minister for Veterans, Minister for Volunteering and Minister for Gascoyne. Write to them at 8/660 Albany Highway, Victoria Park WA 6100.
In opposition, Adam Hort (LIB) is Shadow Minister for Youth.
Tasmania youth minister
The Minister for Children and Youth in Tasmania is Jo Palmer (LIB, Member for Rosevears Region), who is also Minister for Education, Minister for Disability Services and Minister for Women and the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence. Write to them at 236 West Tamar Road, Riverside TAS 7250.
In opposition, Jess Greene (ALP) is Shadow Minister for Children & Young People. On the crossbench, Cecily Rosol (GRN) is Greens Spokesperson for Children and Young People.
Australian Capital Territory youth minister
The Minister for Children, Youth and Families in the Australian Capital Territory is Michael Pettersson (ALP, Member for Yerrabi), who is also Minister for Skills, Training and Industrial Relations, Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Minister for Arts, Creative Industries and the Night-Time Economy and Minister for Business and Industry. Write to them at GPO Box 1020, Canberra ACT 2601.
In opposition, Ed Cocks (LIB) is Shadow Minister for Youth Affairs. On the crossbench, Laura Nuttall (GRN) is Spokesperson for Young People.
Northern Territory youth minister
The Minister for Youth, Seniors and Equality in the Northern Territory is Jinson Charls (CLP, Member for Sanderson), who is also Minister for People, Sport and Culture, Minister for Disability, Minister for Arts, Minister for Multicultural Affairs and Minister for Veterans. Write to them at PO Box 40059, Casuarina NT 0810.
In opposition, Chanston Paech (ALP) is Shadow Minister for Youth.
Shadow youth ministers and spokespeople
A shadow minister leads the opposition's policy on youth and questions the government in parliament. Write to them when you want an issue raised publicly, or want to know what the alternative government would do. Crossbench spokespeople, such as the Greens in some parliaments, are listed too.
| Parliament | Name | Portfolio | Write |
|---|---|---|---|
| FederalOpposition | Angie BellLNP · Member for Moncrieff | Shadow Minister for YouthAlso: Shadow Minister for Sport; Shadow Minister for Arts | Write |
| New South WalesOpposition | Natasha Maclaren-JonesLIB · Member of the Legislative Council | Shadow Minister for YouthAlso: Shadow Minister for Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault; Shadow Minister for Families and Communities; Shadow Minister for Disability Inclusion; Shadow Minister for Homelessness | Write |
| VictoriaOpposition | Nicole WernerLIB · Member for Warrandyte | Shadow Minister for YouthAlso: Shadow Minister for Home Ownership and Housing Affordability; Shadow Minister for Child Protection | Write |
| QueenslandOpposition | Leanne LinardALP · Member for Nudgee | Shadow Minister for YouthAlso: Shadow Minister for Environment, Science, Innovation and Climate Change | Write |
| Western AustraliaOpposition | Adam HortLIB · Member for Kalamunda | Shadow Minister for YouthAlso: Shadow Minister for Police; Shadow Minister for Corrective Services | Write |
| TasmaniaOpposition | Jess GreeneALP · Member for Bass | Shadow Minister for Children & Young PeopleAlso: Shadow Minister for Community Services; Shadow Minister for Multicultural Affairs | Write |
| Australian Capital TerritoryOpposition | Ed CocksLIB · Member for Murrumbidgee | Shadow Minister for Youth AffairsAlso: Shadow Minister for Private Sector Employment and Industrial Relations; Shadow Treasurer | Write |
| Northern TerritoryOpposition | Chanston PaechALP · Member for Gwoja | Shadow Minister for YouthAlso: Shadow Minister for Health; Shadow Minister for Mental Health; Shadow Minister for Disability; Shadow Minister for Children and Families; Shadow Minister for Child Protection; Shadow Minister for Seniors and Aged Care; Shadow Minister for Carers; Shadow Minister for Education and Training; Shadow Minister for Early Education; Shadow Minister for International Education, Migration and Population; Shadow Minister for Workforce Development; Shadow Minister for Tourism and Hospitality; Shadow Minister for Major Events and Festivals; Shadow Minister for the Arts and Creative Economy | Write |
| VictoriaCrossbench | Aiv PuglielliGRN · Member for North-Eastern Metropolitan Region | Spokesperson for Young PeopleAlso: Spokesperson for Legal Cannabis and Drug Harm Reduction; Spokesperson for LGBTIQA+ Equality; Spokesperson for Economic Justice and Consumer Rights; Spokesperson for Free Uni and TAFE; Spokesperson for Workers' Rights | Write |
| TasmaniaCrossbench | Cecily RosolGRN · Member for Bass | Greens Spokesperson for Children and Young PeopleAlso: Greens Spokesperson for Health and Mental Health; Greens Spokesperson for Community Services; Greens Spokesperson for Corrections and Rehabilitation; Greens Spokesperson for Disability Services; Greens Spokesperson for Local Government; Greens Spokesperson for Preventative Health; Greens Spokesperson for Waste; Greens Spokesperson for Women | Write |
| Australian Capital TerritoryCrossbench | Laura NuttallGRN · Member for Brindabella | Spokesperson for Young PeopleAlso: Spokesperson for Education, Skills and Training; Spokesperson for Women; Spokesperson for Disability; Spokesperson for Sports and Recreation; Spokesperson for LGBTQIA+ Affairs; Spokesperson for Food and Agriculture; Spokesperson for Air and Water | Write |
See every opposition frontbench on the list of shadow ministers.
Also relevant
Assistant ministers, parliamentary secretaries and ministers for closely related areas. If your issue is about one of these areas, they may be the better person to write to, or you can copy them in.
| Parliament | Name | Portfolio | Write |
|---|---|---|---|
| New South WalesOpposition | Tina AyyadLIB · Member for Holsworthy | Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Youth | Write |
| New South WalesOpposition | Susan CarterLIB · Member of the Legislative Council | Acting Shadow Minister for Youth Justice | Write |
| New South WalesGovernment | Jihad DibALP · Member for Bankstown | Minister for Youth Justice | Write |
| New South WalesGovernment | Charishma KaliyandaALP · Member for Liverpool | Parliamentary Secretary for Youth Justice | Write |
| VictoriaOpposition | Renee HeathLIB · Member for Eastern Victoria Region | Shadow Minister for Youth Justice | Write |
| VictoriaGovernment | Ros SpenceALP · Member for Kalkallo | Minister for Youth Justice | Write |
| QueenslandOpposition | Di FarmerALP · Member for Bulimba | Shadow Minister for Youth Justice | Write |
| QueenslandGovernment | Laura GerberLNP · Member for Currumbin | Minister for Youth Justice and Victim Support | Write |
| Western AustraliaGovernment | Hugh JonesALP · Member for Darling Range | Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Local Government, Disability Services, Veterans, Volunteering, Youth, Gascoyne | Write |
| TasmaniaGovernment | Rob FairsLIB · Member for Bass | Parliamentary Secretary for Youth Engagement and Sport | Write |
How to address a letter to a minister
Address the envelope to the minister by name and title, then their office address. Inside, open with Dear Minister. Only write "The Hon" if the minister holds that title; some state ministers do not. The address blocks on each politician page already use the right form. For more detail, see how to address a letter to an MP.
Senator the Hon Jess Walsh
PO Box 6100
Senate, Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Dear Senator Walsh,
- Keep to one issue, and say exactly which program, service or decision you mean.
- Say what you want the minister to do, in one sentence.
- Include your full postal address so the office can reply.
- A short personal story carries more weight than statistics the department already has.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the federal youth minister?+
Senator the Hon Jess Walsh (ALP) is the Minister for Youth in the federal government, and also Minister for Early Childhood Education.
Who is the youth minister in New South Wales?+
The Hon Rose Jackson MLC (ALP) is the Minister for Youth in New South Wales, and also Minister for Water, Minister for Housing and Minister for Homelessness.
Who is the youth minister in Victoria?+
The Hon Luba Grigorovitch MP (ALP) is the Minister for Youth in Victoria, and also Minister for Carers and Volunteers.
Who is the youth minister in Queensland?+
The Hon Sam O'Connor MP (LNP) is the Minister for Youth in Queensland, and also Minister for Housing and Public Works.
Who is the youth minister in Western Australia?+
The Hon Hannah Beazley MLA (ALP) is the Minister for Youth in Western Australia, and also Minister for Local Government, Minister for Disability Services and Minister for Veterans.
Who is the youth minister in Tasmania?+
The Hon Jo Palmer MLC (LIB) is the Minister for Children and Youth in Tasmania, and also Minister for Education, Minister for Disability Services and Minister for Women and the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence.
Who is the youth minister in the Australian Capital Territory?+
Mr Michael Pettersson MLA (ALP) is the Minister for Children, Youth and Families in the Australian Capital Territory, and also Minister for Skills, Training and Industrial Relations, Minister for Multicultural Affairs and Minister for Arts, Creative Industries and the Night-Time Economy.
Who is the youth minister in the Northern Territory?+
The Hon Jinson Charls MLA (CLP) is the Minister for Youth, Seniors and Equality in the Northern Territory, and also Minister for People, Sport and Culture, Minister for Disability and Minister for Arts.
Who is the shadow youth minister?+
Federally, Ms Angie Bell MP (LNP) is the Shadow Minister for Youth. Oppositions in 8 of Australia's nine parliaments have a shadow minister covering youth, all listed on this page.
Should I write to the federal or state youth minister?+
Youth ministers look after programs and advocacy for young people, such as youth advisory councils and youth services funding. Most services that affect young people, such as schools, youth justice and child protection, are run by the states and territories, while federal youth policy mostly concerns youth payments, employment and national engagement.
How do I contact the youth minister?+
Write a letter. Address the envelope to the minister by name and title, followed by their office address, and open with "Dear Minister". Federal ministers can be written to at Parliament House, Canberra ACT 2600. State and territory ministers can be written to at their electorate office, which passes portfolio mail on to their ministerial office.