The Governor answering questions from YMCA Youth Parliament members
The Governor answering questions from YMCA Youth Parliament members

YMCA Youth Parliament

The Governor hosted the closing reception of the Western Australian YMCA Youth Parliament program as it is traditional event held at Government House. Meeting with H.E. Justin Pereira JP 25th Youth Governor of Western Australia and Ms Taylor Watson – Youth Parliament Program Coordinator – YMCA Perth, the Governor discussed the events of 2020.

The Governor meeting with H.E. Justin Pereira JP - 25th Youth Governor of Western Australia and Ms Taylor Watson - Youth Parliament Program Coordinator, YMCA Perth
The Governor meeting with H.E. Justin Pereira JP – 25th Youth Governor of Western Australia and Ms Taylor Watson – Youth Parliament Program Coordinator, YMCA Perth

The function provides an opportunity for the Youth Governor and the Youth representative of the program, to present the Governor with the Bills created through Youth Parliament and allows for participants to obtain an understanding about the role of the Governor in the legislative process.

The Governor answering questions
The Governor answering a question from a YMCA Youth Parliament member

YMCA Youth Parliament is a national project that gives young people a chance to stand up in Parliament and have their voices heard. The program aims to educate, empower and encourage young people to take an active role in their community by contributing the views of their electorate at a state level.

The Governor addressing the Western Australian YMCA Youth Parliament
The Governor addressing the Western Australian YMCA Youth Parliament
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