WELCOME TO THE GOLD COAST YOUTH PARLIAMENT

 

Schools from the Gold Coast region are invited to nominate up to 10 Year 5 or Year 6 students to participate in the Gold Coast Youth Parliament, which will be held at Parliament House in Brisbane on Friday 25 August 2023.

Schools in the following state electorates are eligible to nominate:

- Bonney

- Broadwater

- Burleigh

- Coomera

- Currumbin

- Gaven

- Mermaid Beach

- Mudgeeraba

- Southport

- Scenic Rim

- Surfers Paradise

- Theodore

 

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:

Friday 25 August 2023

Time:

9.00am

Registration

9.30am

Student Briefing

10.00am

Official opening

2.00pm

Close and photos

Location:

Queensland Parliament House

Nominations can be made via Eventbrite closer to the date.

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 any one of two briefing sessions, dates yet to be advised:

  • 3.45 - 4.15 pm on Tuesday 18 July OR
  • 7.15 - 7.45 am on Wednesday 19 July

Teachers from schools participating in the Youth Parliament are required to participate in a briefing 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 9.00 am to be ready for the start of the 9.30 am final briefing. 

CONTACT

Rebecca Quinnell

Team Leader Education and Liaision

Email:  parliamentary.education@parliament.qld.gov.au  

Phone: 07 3553 6413