JCU Students Volunteer at NQ Parliament

The Queensland Legislative Assembly meet in Cairns for the sixth regional sitting of the Queensland Parliament from Monday 8 to Friday 12 May 2023. Visitors, including over 2500 school children from the region, were welcomed to the open gallery and had the opportunity to view first-hand the Regional Parliament and experience democracy in action.

The Cairns Convention Centre was converted into a formal parliament setting where the proceedings took place. Visitors could also walk-through exhibition displays explaining what Parliament does, the role of making law, the people of parliament, and how they can get involved.

Several JCU Law students volunteered their time over the three days to assist as guides to the school children and help with other activities. Royce Mau, a 1^st Year law student said she was excited to take part in the event and to see how it all worked.