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| Abbreviation | QYP |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1996 |
| Type | Youth Parliament |
| Legal status | Non-profit |
| Purpose | Non-partisan youth government program |
| Headquarters | Brisbane, Queensland |
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Region served | Queensland |
Official language | English |
Youth Governor | Jasmin Peak |
Program Coordinator | Grace Campbell |
Parent organization | YMCA |
| Affiliations | YMCA Youth Parliament |
| Website | https://www.ymcabrisbane.org/services/queensland-youth-parliament |
The YMCA Queensland Youth Parliament (QYP) is a nonpartisan YMCA run model parliament program and youth organisation, based in Queensland, Australia.[1]
It is one of a number of Australian YMCA Youth Parliaments. Its purpose is to facilitate and encourage political and civic engagement in young Queenslanders as well as promote leadership skills.[2]
- ^ Kerr, Judith (16 October 2018). "Age no barrier at Youth Parliament". couriermail. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
- ^ Archer, Melissa (4 April 2014). "New faces of parliament". couriermail. Retrieved 30 August 2021.