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

Time:

9.00am

Registration

9.30am

Student Briefing

10.00am

Official opening

2.00pm

Close and photos

Location:

Queensland Parliament House

 

Click here to nominate your school 

 

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