澳大利亚政府将青年年龄界定为 1 2～ 2 5岁。根据这一界定 ,澳大利亚现有青年 3 70万 ,约占总人口的 2 0 %。青年是澳大利亚社会最为活跃的一支力量。澳大利亚政府十分重视青年事务。根据澳大利亚宪法 ,联邦政府的权力有限 ,各州保留一定的自治权。各级政府部门都有权根据本地 The Australian government defines youth as 12 to 25 years old. According to this definition, Australia has 3700000 young people, accounting for about 20% of the total population. Youth is one of the most active forces in Australian society. The Australian government attaches great importance to youth affairs. Under the Australian constitution, the federal government has limited powers and states retain some autonomy. Government departments at all levels have the right according to local conditions