Senator STOTT DESPOJA —I give notice that, on the next day of sitting, I shall move:

That the Senate—

(a)   expresses concern that the rate of youth unemployment among 15 to 19 year-olds seeking full-time employment across the States and Territories is as follows:

   South Australia   37.1%

   New South Wales   27.8%

   Victoria   31.1%

   Queensland   29.6%

   Western Australia   17.3%

   Tasmania   34.3%

   Australian Capital Territory   26.3%

   Northern Territory   25.9%;

(b)   notes that these figures do not account for the large numbers of under-employed young people, and

(c)   expresses its concern that unemployment, under employment and poverty are increasingly affecting young Australians.