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The final debates of the program – Day 4
September 23, 2021Young people want to see great sustainability in the Victorian agriculture industry Moyne Shire youth tabled the Sustainable Agriculture Incentives Bill 2021 on day four of the YMCA Youth Parliament. Key aspects: Hon. Member Killen says “agriculture is a substantial contribution to climate change and environment degradation. However, we want to show our passion for […]
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Announcement of the 2022 Youth Governor
September 23, 2021We are pleased to announce Kergen Angel as the 2022 Youth Governor. Kergen is the 2021 Program Director of the YMCA Victoria Youth Parliament and has had this role for the past two years, calling the opportunity an absolute honour and privilege. “I am really excited to be Youth Governor for the 2022 program, and […]
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The third day of sitting week – YPVic 2021
September 22, 2021Youth People Fight for More Accessible Public Transport The City of Whittlesea team’s Bill aims to improve the accessibility of Victoria’s public transport system, focusing on trains. The Bill proposes a number of changes be made to the current system, including but not limited to: mandatory access ramps on stations, gender inclusive bathrooms, more accessible […]
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It’s day two! Sitting week continues
September 21, 2021DeafVic present Bill for compulsory LOTE AUSLAN subject in schools Deaf Victoria put forward a bill in the Legislative Council this morning to mandate a compulsory LOTE (Languages Other Than English) AUSLAN subject in Victorian schools. Some of the key components of the bill include: The AUSLAN subject will be mandatory for all Victorian schools […]
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YPVic 2021: Sitting week begins
September 20, 2021The first bill presented in the Legislative Council is a Bill for an Act to establish Compulsory Training for Victorian Police Surrounding Sensitive Issues Bill 2021. Newhaven College sponsored the Bill while Ivanhoe Girls’ Grammar School refuted. The key components of the bill include: The establishment of the Sensitive Issues Training of Police (SITOP) Board, […]
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As lockdown progress students fight for better youth mental health
September 20, 2021By Samantha Wheeler Youth are advocating for greater mental health conversations and confidentiality from practitioners. A Bill written by six young people from Tarneit Senior College is calling to lower the age of mental health confidentiality from 18 to 16 years of age. The Bill aims “to create better conversation and higher trust between young […]
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Podcast: Q&A with YMCA Victorian Youth Premier
September 19, 2021Samantha Wheeler · Q&A Podcast With YMCA Victorian Youth Premier Join in a deep conversation with newly elected Youth Premier Shehelah Ousman (she/they) where we find out her amazing story, what she hopes to bring as the voice of the Victorian Youth Parliament, and their unique perspective on youth involvement in politics. Shehelah (she/they) is […]
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