Model Global Parliament
In the heart of Sydney’s historic NSW Parliament, the chambers echoed not with seasoned politicians, but with the passionate voices of tomorrow’s leaders. The annual Model Global Parliament (MGP) returned this year, bringing together secondary and university students from across Australia and the globe for a transformative experience in global citizenship and leadership.
Far more than a simulation, the MGP is a living platform—where ideas become action, and young minds are entrusted with the responsibility of navigating issues like climate change, social inequality, peacebuilding, and digital governance. With participants representing diverse nations, cultures, and perspectives, this model parliament cultivates not only debate, but collaborative policymaking grounded in empathy, critical thinking, and cross-cultural understanding.
The event recreates the high-stakes environment of international decision-making through realistic parliamentary procedures, engaging students in resolutions, caucuses, and negotiations. Whether representing a country, an organization, or a key stakeholder group, each delegate is given a seat at the table, a voice in the room, and the opportunity to experience the complexity of building consensus in a divided world.
This year’s sessions featured a dynamic mix of high school students, university undergraduates, and early career professionals, guided and supported by teachers, academic mentors, and faculty advisors who helped contextualize the issues and refine the participants’ policy skills. The intergenerational learning environment added richness to the debates and encouraged meaningful mentorship and collaboration.
Themes explored in this year’s MGP ranged from AI ethics and refugee protection to sustainable development and intergenerational justice. But what set MGP apart wasn’t just its timely agenda—it was the palpable sense of purpose in every chamber, every discussion, every amendment proposed by these emerging leaders.
At its core, the Model Global Parliament isn’t just a learning experience—it’s a movement. It fosters a belief that youth aren’t just future leaders—they are leaders now, capable of shaping systems, influencing policy, and advocating for a fairer, more sustainable world.
As the final gavel struck and the resolutions were passed, one thing was clear: when given the tools, space, and trust, young people don’t just imagine a better future—they begin building it.
The future of governance is global, inclusive, and already underway—and the Model Global Parliament is where it begins.