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National Youth Parliament to empower future leaders

The Department of the House of Representatives and the Y Australia are pleased to announce Expressions of Interest are officially open for the National Youth Parliament 2026. Through this program, young people from all walks of life will engage directly with civics and the Parliament.

National Youth Parliament official launch – Monday 25 August 2025

The National Youth Parliament will be officially launched by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Honourable Milton Dick MP, on Monday 25 August 2025, when applications will open to all young people who will be aged 16–17 and living in Australia in August 2025.

National Youth Parliament 2026 – Delivery Partner Announced

The Department of the House of Representatives is pleased to announce that following a competitive open tender process, Y Australia has been selected as the delivery partner for the National Youth Parliament to be held in Canberra in August 2026.

National Youth Parliament 2026 – Seeking Supplier

The Department of the House of Representatives is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced service provider to develop and deliver a National Youth Parliament to be held in Canberra in 2026.