SURVIVAL GUIDE HELPS YOUNG PEOPLE 'GET OUT THERE'
Published Tuesday, 30 October, 2007 at 11:50 AM
Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister Assisting the Premier in Western Queensland
The Honourable Kerry Shine
Young school leavers looking forward to the next stage of their lives are getting a helping hand from the Bligh Government through a survival guide to help them become smart consumers, Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Kerry Shine said today.
“This is an exciting time for young people who are leaving school and entering a new stage of their lives and the ‘Get Out There’ guide will help them cope with the higher level of independence that comes with it,” Mr Shine said.
“Some young people who are exposed to these new experiences quickly fall foul to shonky operators keen to prey on their naivety when it comes to consumer issues.
“The ‘Get Out There’ guide will provide young people with advice and practical tips on a large range of subjects including buying a car or mobile phone, moving out of home, getting a job or going onto further study.”
Mr Shine said the comprehensive guide will help young people undertake these activities and reduce the chance of them getting ripped off or caught out.
“Young people can learn how to avoid the burden of consumer credit and the guide also spells out their rights in the marketplace so they can’t be taken advantage of by shonky operators.”
“The guide also provides young school leavers with vital information on how to avoid trouble during the upcoming Schoolies celebrations.
“Information on what to look for when booking accommodation and what to do if they have a dispute with an accommodation manager will give young people a better understanding of their rights and obligations during Schoolies
“Information on hiring vehicles, information under aged drinking laws and, the dangers of drugs and how to avoid pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases are all contained in this one survival guide,” Mr Shine said.
Media Contact: Troy Davies 3239 6400, 0488 799 273
“This is an exciting time for young people who are leaving school and entering a new stage of their lives and the ‘Get Out There’ guide will help them cope with the higher level of independence that comes with it,” Mr Shine said.
“Some young people who are exposed to these new experiences quickly fall foul to shonky operators keen to prey on their naivety when it comes to consumer issues.
“The ‘Get Out There’ guide will provide young people with advice and practical tips on a large range of subjects including buying a car or mobile phone, moving out of home, getting a job or going onto further study.”
Mr Shine said the comprehensive guide will help young people undertake these activities and reduce the chance of them getting ripped off or caught out.
“Young people can learn how to avoid the burden of consumer credit and the guide also spells out their rights in the marketplace so they can’t be taken advantage of by shonky operators.”
“The guide also provides young school leavers with vital information on how to avoid trouble during the upcoming Schoolies celebrations.
“Information on what to look for when booking accommodation and what to do if they have a dispute with an accommodation manager will give young people a better understanding of their rights and obligations during Schoolies
“Information on hiring vehicles, information under aged drinking laws and, the dangers of drugs and how to avoid pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases are all contained in this one survival guide,” Mr Shine said.
Media Contact: Troy Davies 3239 6400, 0488 799 273