Western Australian Youth Parliament
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The Western Australian Youth Parliament is a program coordinated by the YMCA of Perth
, and acts as the most senior youth advisory body to the Western Australian government. Participants spend time in committees developing bills, and then attend a week-long camp during which the legislation and other motions are debated in the Western Australian Parliament. Successfully passed bills are handed to the state government for consideration. In 2004 the first regional Youth Parliament sitting occurred in Albany, Western Australia
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and Legislative Council
debating, amending and voting on bills and general motions.
and the Legislative Council
were concurrently occupied. It was also the first year that the Youth Governor was provided with a ceremonial guard consisting of members from the youth cadre of the Australian Defence Service.
Supported by the City of Perth and SkyWest, the program consisted of approximately 90 Youth MPs. The Youth Government was led by The Honourable Youth Premier Zach Cole, and the Youth Opposition by The Honourable Chad Satterlee.
The nine committees investigated and sponsored legislation in six areas:
A total of four government committees investigated four areas:
Additionally a total of four opposition committees investigated four areas:
On top of two Matters of Public Interest, relating to the curbing of drink driving and banning of alcohol advertising
and sponsorship at sporting events, as well as motion to end offshore processing.
Perth, Western Australia
Perth is the capital and largest city of the Australian state of Western Australia and the fourth most populous city in Australia. The Perth metropolitan area has an estimated population of almost 1,700,000....
, and acts as the most senior youth advisory body to the Western Australian government. Participants spend time in committees developing bills, and then attend a week-long camp during which the legislation and other motions are debated in the Western Australian Parliament. Successfully passed bills are handed to the state government for consideration. In 2004 the first regional Youth Parliament sitting occurred in Albany, Western Australia
Albany, Western Australia
Albany is a port city in the Great Southern region of Western Australia, some 418 km SE of Perth, the state capital. As of 2009, Albany's population was estimated at 33,600, making it the 6th-largest city in the state....
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Youth MPs
Youth MPs undergo a rigorous selection process, administered in joint partnership between the YMCA and State Government. Participants generally represent their local member of parliament, spending three days in the Legislative AssemblyLegislative Assembly
Legislative Assembly is the name given in some countries to either a legislature, or to one of its branch.The name is used by a number of member-states of the Commonwealth of Nations, as well as a number of Latin American countries....
and Legislative Council
Legislative Council
A Legislative Council is the name given to the legislatures, or one of the chambers of the legislature of many nations and colonies.A Member of the Legislative Council is commonly referred to as an MLC.- Unicameral legislatures :...
debating, amending and voting on bills and general motions.
Youth Governor
The position of Youth Governor, appointed by the program's taskforce, is charged with overseeing the parliamentary selection process and appointing the Youth Government. It also ensures that the composition of the chambers properly corresponds to the makeup of the Western Australian Parliament. The current Youth Governor is Daniel Earl .2009 program
The 2009 Western Australian Youth Parliament was the first year that both the Legislative AssemblyLegislative Assembly
Legislative Assembly is the name given in some countries to either a legislature, or to one of its branch.The name is used by a number of member-states of the Commonwealth of Nations, as well as a number of Latin American countries....
and the Legislative Council
Legislative Council
A Legislative Council is the name given to the legislatures, or one of the chambers of the legislature of many nations and colonies.A Member of the Legislative Council is commonly referred to as an MLC.- Unicameral legislatures :...
were concurrently occupied. It was also the first year that the Youth Governor was provided with a ceremonial guard consisting of members from the youth cadre of the Australian Defence Service.
Supported by the City of Perth and SkyWest, the program consisted of approximately 90 Youth MPs. The Youth Government was led by The Honourable Youth Premier Zach Cole, and the Youth Opposition by The Honourable Chad Satterlee.
The nine committees investigated and sponsored legislation in six areas:
- Environment
- Regional Development
- Education
- Police, Justice and Corrective Services
- Health
- Sport and Recreation
- Energy
- Indigenous Affairs
- Youth Affairs
2011 program
The Youth Government was this year presided over by The Honourable Youth Premier Ashlee Kovalevs and the Youth Opposition presided over by The Honourable John Pawley, with the Honourable Youth Governor Daniel Earl.A total of four government committees investigated four areas:
- State and Regional Development
- Citizenship, Indigenous & Multicultural Affairs
- Environment
- Education
Additionally a total of four opposition committees investigated four areas:
- Health
- Youth
- Police & Justice
- Child Protection
On top of two Matters of Public Interest, relating to the curbing of drink driving and banning of alcohol advertising
Alcohol advertising
Alcohol advertising is the promotion of alcoholic beverages by alcohol producers through a variety of media. Along with tobacco advertising, it is one of the most highly-regulated forms of marketing...
and sponsorship at sporting events, as well as motion to end offshore processing.