Forum 2010

The 2010 Youth Parliament program began with great excitment at the forum held  in Brisbane over the weekend of April 10. Youth members and executive members all met face to face for the first time and discussions about legislative topics were both lively and interesting. This year a panel of parliamentary experts were able to help discuss with our Youth Members the issues important to them and the workings of the parliamentary system. Our board members were Mr Neil Lawrie (Clerk of the Queensland Parliament), Dr Paul Reynolds (Political Science Academic), Mr Jarrod Bleijie (MP) and Mr Aidan McLindon (MP). At the end of the first day the program was officially launched in the red chamber of Parliament House and the Youth Members were sworn in. The second day of bill discussions also included work in regional committees about community action plans to encourage everyone to be more personally involved in their areas. Some fantastic ideas were heard from all and overall the weekend was very enjoyable.

For more information the bill topics for this year go to Committees and Bills, or to get amongst it have a look at Community Action.