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WELCOME TO THE BRISBANE CENTRAL YOUTH PARLIAMENT
Schools from the Brisbane Central region are invited to nominate up to 10 Year 5 or Year 6 students to participate in the Youth Parliament, which will be held at Parliament House on Thursday 6 June 2024. Schools in the following state electorates are eligible to nominate:
- Cooper
- Greenslopes
- Maiwar
- McConnel
- Miller
- South Brisbane
The Youth Parliament is an exciting opportunity for students to debate a motion on a youth issue or speak in an adjournment debate about any issue falling within the jurisdiction of the Queensland Parliament.
The Youth Parliament is hosted by the Queensland Parliament and will be chaired by the Speaker, the Honourable Curtis Pitt MP, along with local Members of Parliament.
Date: |
Thursday 6 June 2024 |
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Time: |
9.00am |
Registration |
9.30am |
Student Briefing |
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10.00am |
Official opening |
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2.00pm |
Close and photos |
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Location: |
Queensland Parliament House |
View the full length video of the Brisbane Central Youth Parliament
COMMON QUESTIONS:
How many students can schools nominate?
Schools are invited to nominate up to a maximum of 10 students from Year 5 and 6. The number of student participants allocated per school will depend on the number of schools that nominate for the Youth Parliament.
What is the commitment for teachers and students?
Teacher Briefing
An initial briefing session for teachers will be held via MS Teams video conference. Teachers are to attend one session on any of three available dates, yet to be advised:
- 3.30pm - 4.15pm on Tuesday 23 April, 2024
- 7.30am - 8.15am on Wednesday 24 April, 2024
Teachers from schools participating in the Youth Parliament are required to participate in one of the briefings to receive details of the program and other operational and administrative matters.
Preparation
- Students will need to prepare a speech to present on the day.
Student Briefing
- Teachers and students should arrive on the day of the Youth Parliament by 9.00am to be ready for the start of the 9.30am final briefing.
CONTACT
Maria Mead, Parliamentary Education Officer
Email: parliamentary.education@parliament.qld.gov.au
Phone: 07 3553 6415