Young people in the Parkes electorate, which includes Gunnedah, who will be aged 16 or 17 in August 2026 are encouraged to submit an expression of interest for an opportunity to take part in the National Youth Parliament 2026.
Member for Parkes Jamie Chaffey said the National Youth Parliament would take young adults to Canberra to gain a deeper understanding of how parliament works and the process by which bills are drafted, debated and passed into law.
“This is an incredible opportunity to come to Canberra for the five-day program and take part in simulated parliamentary debates, workshops with political leaders, and look at real-world policy challenges. These young people are the people who could be making the big decisions in the future,” Mr Chaffey said.
“I encourage young people to put their hands up, and parents and teachers to support them in putting forward their expression of interest. I would love to see a student from Parkes in Parliament House for this program.”
The program is an initiative of the Department of the House of Representatives. The program will include 150 students – one from each federal electorate.
