THREE young Redlanders will soon learn how Queensland's parliamentary system works.
Sigrid Mather, Brandon Harvey and Lauren Sullivan have been named in this year's cohort to represent the Redlands at Queensland Youth Parliament.
The program is run the YMCA to help educate young people about how the state's legislature works.
Youth members are chosen to represent young people from each of Queensland's 93 electorates.
Those chosen are grouped into committees and expected to help draft mock bills and amendments for discussion at a sitting of Youth Parliament in October.
A Queensland Youth Parliament spokesperson said participants were mentored throughout the program and also connected with politicians and decision-makers across the state.
They learned how to speak in public by joining in on debates and delivering speeches at Youth Parliament, which also offered the chance to forge lifelong friendships.
"Over the course of four days, lively debate, interjections and banter fill the Chamber as each committee presents their bill for debate and possible amendment," the spokesperson said.
"Every participant also gets a two minute chance to talk about an issue of their choice, usually one of personal experience or one relevant to their electorate."
Oodgeroo MP Mark Robinson posted a picture of himself with Sigrid Mather after she was named as Oodgeroo's youth member earlier this month.
"Sigrid is a local with a heart for our community and (desire) to make a difference," he said.
"Looking forward to her contribution and success."