Young people in Australia are facing an economic burden entirely unique to previous generations. Though every generation has had to face its own challenges, the Australian Government’s current tax and economic policies mean that young people are underwriting the lives of older Australians to an extent never seen before. With increased insecure work, increasing housing and rental prices, inheriting the cost of the climate crisis and our pandemic debt, current economic policy is not sustainable and adequate levels of support will not be available for our young people as they age, let alone for the generations yet to come.

We want to live in a society where intergenerational fairness is centred in policy making. Where no generation is suffering because of unfair age-based policies, and where everyone has the opportunity to live healthy, prosperous, and fulfilling lives no matter which generation they are born into.

Inquiries kickstart a conversation, providing an opportunity for both experts and everyday Australians to have their views considered on a policy issue. Parliamentary inquiries can be an efficient means to raise awareness and promote debate in the community about important issues.

Inquiries help shape Government action and laws. Inquiries result in a report to the Parliament with policy recommendations for the Government of the day to consider. Crucially, the Government must respond to the findings of an inquiry.