The 2026 Y NSW Youth Parliament Sitting Week
About this Event
Join us to hear debates and speeches from our 2026 Y NSW Youth Parliament cohort, as young people from across the state come together to share their ideas, lived experiences, and solutions for change.
Throughout the week, participants will step into the shoes of policymakers, presenting and debating a diverse range of youth-led bills that address the issues that matter most to them and their communities.
Below you can find a description of each debate topic, please register for all sessions you plan to attend and we will ensure that staff are able to direct you to the public gallery on the day.
If you have signed up for a livestream, you will receive an email with a link to access the stream.
Please contact Faith Moavenzadeh if you have any further questions, 0448 103 474 | [email protected]
Tuesday, 14 July
National Matter of Public Importance
12:00PM-1:30PM | Legislative Assembly
The Y NSW Youth Parliament will join Youth Parliaments across Australia in debating the 2026 National Matter of Public Importance which is:
This House believes that instability within Australia’s contemporary housing context is a key factor that undermines social and community cohesion.
Innovation, Science & Technology Portfolio
2:30PM-3:45PM | Legislative Assembly
A Bill for an Act to provide for the implementation of state-wide guidelines to enhance the efficiency, ethical use, and accountability of artificial intelligence, supported through education, workforce development, and economic advancement, and for related purposes.
Mental Health Portfolio
2:30PM-3:45PM | Legislative Council
A Bill for an Act to protect the autonomy and security of young people in the mental health system by enhancing confidentiality, accessibility and consistency and for related purposes
Private Member's Statements
4:00PM-5:00PM | Legislative Assembly
2 minute speeches from participants about an issue impacting their local community.
Wednesday, 15 July
Disability Inclusion & Accessibility Portfolio
10:15AM-11:30AM | Legislative Assembly
A Bill for an Act to expand access to community engagement and accessibility for people with a disability, and related purposes.
Rural & Regional Affairs Portfolio
10:15AM-11:30AM | Legislative Council
A Bill for an Act to mitigate the causes and effects of family violence in regional and rural communities, and related purposes.
Private Member's Statements
12:00PM-1:30PM | Legislative Assembly
2 minute speeches from participants about an issue impacting their local community.
Families & Communities Portfolio
2:30PM-3:45PM | Legislative Assembly
A Bill for an Act to increase community engagement and connection for young people in NSW, and related purposes.
Women's Affairs Portfolio
3:45PM-5:00PM | Legislative Assembly
A Bill for an Act to protect women from unjust outcomes in response to domestic violence situations, by means of improved specialised education, greater access to didactic resources, efficient police enforcement, and related purposes.
Housing & Homelessness Portfolio
3:45PM-5:00PM | Legislative Council
A Bill for an Act to combat youth homelessness through financial incentives on vacant land, access to services, and collaboration between government and non-government organisations, and other purposes.
Thursday, 16 July
Youth Justice Portfolio
10:15AM-11:30AM | Legislative Assembly
A Bill for an Act to reform, prevent, and respond to hate motivated violence amongst young people in the State of NSW, and related purposes.
Transport & Planning Portfolio
10:15AM-11:30AM | Legislative Council
A Bill for an Act to promote sustainability and livability in transport and surrounding infrastructure across the state, encouraging high density housing, efficiency in design, safety, and consideration of the environment, and related purposes.
Private Member's Statements
12:00PM-1:30PM | Legislative Assembly
2 minute speeches from participants about an issue impacting their local community.
Education Portfolio
2:30PM-3:45PM | Legislative Assembly
A Bill for an Act to ensure the implementation of youth voices to the NSW curriculum, specifically regarding, Student Wellbeing, Indigenous Integration and Artificial Intelligence education, and related purposes.
Families & Communities Portfolio (REVIEW)
2:30PM-3:45PM | Legislative Council
A Bill for an Act to increase community engagement and connection for young people in NSW, and related purposes.
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