Alasdair Macleod addresses Youth Parliament
Alasdair Macleod was selected as Annette King's representative in the Youth Parliament 2010
Alasdair MacLeod was selected as Annette King’s representative at Youth Parliament 2010. Alasdair, along with a number of participants, had to undergo a rigorous selection process which started with a written essay (for initial selection), followed by a speech delivered at the Beehive, and finally an interview before a panel consisting of Annette King, Grant Robertson and a third judge.
Youth Parliament was held last 6-7 July 2010. Alasdair Macleod delivered his speech on aligning the age of majority, and sat on a Select Committee.
About the Youth Parliament
Youth Parliament has been held every three years since 1994. The last Youth Parliament was held 6-7 July 2010.
Young people from around New Zealand are chosen by their local (electorate or list) Member of Parliament (MP) to be a Youth Member of Parliament (Youth MP). During Youth Parliament, Youth MPs have the opportunity to debate legislation, sit on select committees and ask parliamentary questions of Cabinet Ministers.
Visit the Youth Parliament website to learn more.
