Queensland Government
Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services
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