Friday is the last chance for young Queenslanders aged between 15 and 25 years to apply for a seat in the 2013 YMCA Queensland Youth Parliament.
Member for Burnett, Stephen Bennett said because of recent weather events in Queensland nominations were extended until 1 March to make sure aspiring young politicians had a chance to apply.
“The YMCA Youth Parliament is a great opportunity for our young people to stand up, take part in the democratic process and experience what it’s like to be a parliamentarian,” Mr Bennett said.
“Youth Members get an insider’s look at what it’s like to be a parliamentarian, learning about parliamentary rules, writing bills and debating them in the parliamentary chamber.”
The YMCA Queensland Youth Parliament has been running for 18 years and consists of representatives from the 89 state electorates. An additional four positions are allocated for Indigenous electorates.
Applications close 1 March 2013 and information is available from www.ymcaqyp.org