Indigenous Youth Parliament 2009
On Thursday 28 May, 40 young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders made history by participating in Queensland’s inaugural Indigenous Youth Parliament.
The young people debated an Indigenous Communities Bill, the aim of which was to improve the social, educational and economic prospects for Indigenous youth in Queensland.
Indigenous youth parliamentarians
Merissa Jose carrying the Mace into the Green Chamber
Young parliamentarians Ricky Macourt (left) and Torres Webb (right)
Djuran Johnson speaking in the Green Chamber
Lerissa Kynuna reading her speech in parliament
Sayuri Fujii (front) and Lindsey Conway (back) listening to the debate
Indigenous youth parliamentarians with the Honourable John Mickel, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly
Brett Nutley and Danny Doyle facilitating a Yarning Circle
Indigenous youth parliamentarians with the Governor of Queensland, Ms Penelope Wensley AO
Last reviewed: 23 July 2009