This is a space for young Queenslanders to have their say about issues, projects, programs and policies which are important to them.
If you’re a young Queenslander (aged 12–25) you can have your say by:
Over 2023–24, the Office for Youth engaged with 2,093 young Queenslanders through Speak OUT events. These events provided a platform for young people to influence government decision-making by raising issues and discussing topics that matter most to them.
Speak OUTs were held in various formats, including stalls at youth events like Schoolies and University O-Weeks, as well as in-person workshops and online discussions. Some events directly involved other Queensland Government agencies to facilitate the development of specific policies and programs relevant to young people.
Through 2023–24 Speak OUTs, young Queenslanders identified the following top issues of importance:
Insights gathered from Speak OUTs are often shared with relevant Queensland Government agencies, ensuring young people's unique and diverse perspectives are genuinely considered when developing and implementing policies and programs.
The Speak OUT series is an opportunity for young people to be heard by Queensland Government agencies. Events will be held across Queensland and are an in-person forum lead by young people. To ensure you know when a Speak OUT is coming to your region, subscribe to the Speak OUT mailing list.
There are currently no consultations open.
The following consultations are closed.
Is gender equality important to you? We want to hear from all Queenslanders including males aged 15 to 25 years, so we can hear how everyone can be afforded the same opportunities and treated equally.
We want to hear from you about how Queensland can reduce the amount of organic waste that goes to landfill and look at other ways to avoid, reuse and recycle.
Queensland's ban on single-use plastic straws, stirrers, plates, bowls with lids and cutlery, and expanded polystyrene takeaway food containers and cups started on 1 September 2021. The Queensland Government is interested in your feedback on the proposal to expand the ban to include other single-use or unnecessary plastic items.
Do you want to be a voice for your generation and make meaningful change? Nominations are now open to young Queenslanders to help shape a new youth strategy for Queensland.
We’d like to know what actions Queenslanders are taking to reduce emissions and build your resilience at home and in your community. We’d also like to understand how we can support you to take climate action.
We would love to hear about how Queenslanders are taking climate action in their own home, community or business.
Incredible things will happen because we're hosting the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Take 10 minutes to share your hopes and dreams for ideas that could be achieved or delivered sooner because we're hosting the Games.