Premier Peter Gutwein has launched a new council comprising of some of Tasmania's youngest and brightest individuals.
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The Premier's Youth Advisory Council will represent the views and share ideas on topics concerning the young population of the state.
Council member Joshua Abeling said he has fought for youth voices in the past, and the council was an amazing opportunity to expand his advocacy.
"Directly ensuring that young people are represented on a legislative level has been a vision of mine for a long time," he said.
"My placement on the Premier's Youth Advisory Council is a privilege that I am grateful for."
Mr Abeling said communication between governments and the youth haven't always been as direct as they could be.
"In the past there's always been issues in communication between the legislative body of parliament and some of the people, especially the youth," he said.
"A lot of us can't vote and so without that I think it's very good that the Premier's Council has offered this opportunity for young people to have a more direct communication with that office."
The 12-person council will meet on February 22 for the first time.
Saturday's meeting will primarily focus on how the council will report to the Premier and how various issues will be discussed.
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For 12-year-old Poppy Walker, the council serves as a chance to share the unique views of younger people in a meaningful way.
"Lots of people don't understand what it means for younger people to not have their voices heard," she said.
"I think it's really good that we have this opportunity to have our voices heard."
Mr Gutwein, who will co-ordinate the first meeting, said he was eager to work with the council on the challenges and opportunities they see as the greatest priorities for young Tasmanians.
"The council provides an invaluable opportunity for the Tasmanian Government to hear the voices, concerns and ideas of young people from diverse backgrounds, ages and communities on issues and policies affecting them," he said.
Mr Abeling said the council would also stem the notion that younger people are less engaged in politics than older generations.
"I think the assumption that young people aren't invested in politics is also something that is overstated at times," he said.
"In my experience, politics amongst young people is something we care about deeply, especially as we can't vote ... it's very important."