Youth parliament

Youth Parliament

Youth Parliament is an opportunity for young New Zealanders to learn about New Zealand’s democracy and influence public decision-making.

Youth Parliament has been held every three to four years since 1994. The next Youth Parliament is coming up in July 2010.

Young people from around New Zealand are chosen by their local (electorate or list) Member of Parliament (MP) to be a Youth Member of Parliament (Youth MP). During Youth Parliament Youth MPs have the opportunity to debate legislation, sit on Select Committees and ask parliamentary questions of Cabinet Ministers.

Meanwhile their Youth Press Gallery colleagues report on their activities and make sure they are held accountable to the public.

Youth Parliament is as real as possible. Government personnel and procedures are maintained.

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