Voice of Real Australia is a regular newsletter from the local news teams of the ACM network, which stretches into every state and territory. Today's is written by student and farmer Jacob Wright.

I am 17 years old, completing my VCE while running a sheep stud in regional NSW.

Over the past year, I have worked tirelessly to bring a voice for youth to the spotlight.

I began focused on regional youth in agriculture, but my passion quickly grew to include young Australians everywhere, whether city or country.

My weeks are split between classrooms and paddocks, between study and the responsibility of managing livestock and land.

Few of my peers carry this balance, but it has taught me a vital lesson: young Australians are far more capable than society gives us credit for.

Everywhere I l

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