GET READY for the KINGAROY YOUTH PARLIAMENT!

 

Schools from Kingaroy and surrounding areas are invited to nominate up to ten Year 5 or Year 6 students to participate in this Youth Parliament, which will be held on Thursday 20 March 2025.

All primary schools in the following state electorates are eligible to nominate:

 

  • Callide
  • Condamine
  • Glass House
  • Gympie
  • Lockyer
  
  • Maryborough
  • Nanango
  • Warrego
  • Toowoomba North
  • Toowoomba South

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: Thursday 20 March 2025
Time: 9.00am Registration
9.30am Student Briefing
10.00am Official opening
2.00pm Close and photos
 

Location: Kingaroy Town Hall

Nominations are now closed.

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Frequently asked 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 either of two available dates:

  • 3.30pm - 4.15pm on Tuesday 25 February, OR
  • 7.30am - 8.15am on Wednesday 26 February

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. 

Can you help with my excursion paperwork?

We hope these documents will be helpful as you plan your excursion to the Youth Parliament event:

How do I prepare my students for the Youth Parliament?

How do I prepare my student for a key role?

Youth Members will be given a booklet on the day, which contains a script and directions that they can follow. All Youth Members with key roles will be briefed by a Member of the Parliamentary Education Team before the Youth Parliament begins. You might find the following information sheets useful to prepare your key role holders in the lead up to the day.

What do my students need to bring on the day?

  • 2 x copies of their speech, printed on A4 paper: One copy to be handed to an Attendant after delivering their speech. One copy as a spare. Palm cards are not recommended.
  • Water bottle and snacks for the trip, if you are travelling some distance. A substantial lunch including juice or water will be provided for students during the day's program. School staff and guests will also be served refreshments including tea, coffee and finger food. Students should avoid bringing large school bags. A small tote should be sufficient.

How can I make the most of the experience, after we return from the Youth Parliament?

You could follow up the Youth Parliament experience by:

  • Viewing our range of teaching resources to use in your classroom.
  • Watching the Legislative Assembly Chamber on the next sitting day, or view an archived broadcast.
  • Subscribing to our newsletter to keep up to date with what’s happening in Parliamentary Education.
  • Setting a task that involves your students writing to their local Member of Parliament or starting a petition about an issue impacting their school.

 

CONTACT

Maria Mead
Parliamentary Education Officer
Email:  parliamentary.education@parliament.qld.gov.au  
Phone: 07 3553 6415