Tasmanian Youth Parliament
The Tasmanian Youth Parliament (YP) has been held anually for 20 years, drawing together politically minded young people from across the state. The program fosters an interest in the Tasmanian Parliamentary system and enables young people to voice their opinions on issues important to them.
YP runs during the first week of the September school holidays each year, with expressions of interest in the program generally taken from April or May in each year.
2008 Youth Acts and Youth Motion
The 2008 Tasmanian Youth Parliament was a great success. The Youth Acts and Youth Motion are available for download in PDF format here. These have been passed on to the Tasmanian Government for their consideration.
- Light Rail Development Act 2008 [PDF 139kb]
- Lowering the Voting Age Act 2008 [PDF 97kb]
- Parliamentary Extension Act 2008 [PDF 143kb]
- Public Health Act 1997 (Prohibiting Smoking in All Public Places) Amendment Act 2008 [PDF 103kb]
- Public Transport (Community Providers) Act 2008 [PDF 88kb]
- Same-Sex Marriage Act 2008 [PDF 153kb]
- Student Survey Act 2008 [PDF 84kb]
- Youth Representative Act 2008 [PDF 88kb]
- 2008 Youth Motion [PDF 281kb]
The Tasmanian Youth Parliament website is currently undergoing rennovations. A new site will be availale from early 2009.
Enquiries about the Tasmanian Youth Parliament can be directed to the 2008 Convenor, Michael Cordover, by email to michael.cordover@youthparliament.org.au or by phone on 0438 591 479.
The Tasmanian Youth Parliament is a joint initiative of the Tasmanian Youth Government Association and YMCA Australia, supported by the Office of Children and Youth Affairs through the Department of Premier and Cabinet.
