Ipswich and Brisbane West Youth Parliament

About the event

The Ipswich and Brisbane West Youth Parliament will be held on Friday 24 October 2025 in the Legislative Assembly Chamber, Parliament House, Brisbane. 

This hands-on parliamentary experience is an exciting opportunity for Year 5 and 6 students to learn more about how Queensland Parliament works from the following electorates:  

 

Bundamba Jordan Scenic Rim

Condamine Lockyer Southern Downs

Inala Moggill Toowoomba North

Ipswich Mount Ommaney Toowoomba South 

Ipswich West


  

Students allocated a speaking role will either:

  • debate a motion, or
  • speak in an adjournment debate, or
  • provide a private members' statement about any issue falling within the jurisdiction of the Queensland Parliament.

Some students will be allocated a non-speaking or scripted role.

 

Nominations for this event have now closed.

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Program details

Date: Friday 24 October 2025
Location: Parliament House (Brisbane)
Time: 9.00am Registration opens
9.30am Student briefing
10.00am Official opening of the Youth Parliament
2.00pm Close and official photos
  

 

Parent, caregiver or guest tickets 

Parents, caregivers or guests who wish to attend are required to purchase a free ticket via Humanitix from 25 August 2025, 8am to 1 October 2024, 3pm.  

Resources for participants

We recommend you view our Youth Parliament webpage to find our more about the roles and responsibilities of students and teachers taking part in the program.

 

Need more information?

Kirsten Murray
Parliamentary Education Officer
Phone: 07 3553 6413
Email: parliamentary.education@parliament.qld.gov.au