Youth Members
The National Youth Parliament will bring together 150 senior school students, each representing one of Australia’s federal electorates, to engage directly with civics and the Parliament. Through hands-on learning experiences, including simulated parliamentary debates, students will gain a deeper understanding of how Parliament works.
Expressions of Interest
150 motivated young Australians - one from every federal electorate - will be selected for a five-day residential program in Canberra in 2026. All young people who will be aged 16-17 and living in Australia in August 2026 are welcome to apply - regardless of background, education or experience.
Delivery Partner
The Department of the House of Representatives and the Y Australia are excited to deliver a National Youth Parliament. Y Australia is a nationally recognised leader in youth civic engagement, with over 40 years of experience delivering Youth Parliament programs across the country.
“The establishment and delivery of a National Youth Parliament program was a major priority for me as Speaker.”
“I am proud to be giving young Australians a brand-new opportunity to learn about civics and our Parliamentary system. The future of Australia’s great democracy is in the hands of our young Australians, and this is one way they will be able to shape it for future generations.”
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Honourable Milton Dick MP