NORTHERN LEGAL STUDIES YOUTH PARLIAMENT

The Northern Legal Studies Youth Parliament provides an opportunity for senior school students currently studying Legal Studies from Cairns and surrounding regions to experience first-hand Queensland's legislative process. Students will: 

  • debate a mock bill,
  • speak in an adjournment debate or provide a private members' statement 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. 

Interested schools can nominate up to ten students. 

 

Date

Friday 10 May 2024
Location

Pullman Reef Hotel Casino, Cairns
Approximate timings 9.00am Registration
9.30am Student Briefing
10.00am Official opening
2.00pm Close and photos
   

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

How many students can schools nominate?

Schools are invited to nominate up to a maximum of ten students who are: 

  • in Year 11 or 12, and 
  • currently studying Legal Studies.

The final number of student participants allocated per school will depend on the number of schools that nominate. As we want as many schools to take part as possible, it is not guaranteed you will receive the number of nominations you request.

What is the commitment for teachers and students?
For teachers:
All teachers are required to attend one online briefing session via Microsoft Teams: 

  • Wednesday 13 March, 3.30pm to 4.15pm
  • Thursday 14 March, 7.15am to 8.00am
  • Tuesday 19 March, 3.30pm to 4.15pm

Schools with no representative at a briefing will not be able to participate in the Youth Parliament.

For students:

As Youth Members, students will need to be committed to prepare a one-minute speech to present on the day. Students also need to follow parliamentary etiquette.

 

PHOTO AND MEDIA CONSENT 

All students wishing to participate are required to have photo consent, as the Youth Parliament is recorded and shared on our You Tube channel. The media also often attend Youth Parliament and may film or photograph students. 

 

CONTACT

Kirsten Murray

Parliamentary Education Officer

07 3553 6413

parliamentary.education@parliament.qld.gov.au