GET READY for the JUNIOR INDIGENOUS YOUTH PARLIAMENT!

 

Teachers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in Year 5 or Year 6 are invited to nominate up to ten students to participate in this Youth Parliament, which will be held on 21 August, 2025.

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 Pat Weir MP, along with local Members of Parliament.

Date: 21 August 2025
Time: 9.00am Registration
9.30am Student Briefing
10.00am Official opening
2.00pm Close and photos

Location: Cairns (location TBA)

Nominations open closer to the event.

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COMMON QUESTIONS:

How many students can schools nominate?

Schools are invited to nominate up to a maximum of ten Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander 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 Microsoft Teams video conference. Teachers are to attend one session on either of two available dates:

  • 3.30pm - 4.15pm on (Date TBA), OR
  • 7.30am - 8.15am on (Date TBA)

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 one-minute 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

Rebecca Quinnell
Leader - Parliamentary Education and Liaison
Email:  parliamentary.education@parliament.qld.gov.au  
Phone: 07 3553 6416