Youth representation in our region is in safe hands thanks to the recent announcement that Year 12 Proserpine State High School Captain, Sam Rogers, will be the next Queensland Youth Parliament Member for the Whitsundays.
This exemplary student not only excels academically, but he is also a kind and passionate person who will put the needs of our region first as he heads down to the Brisbane Parliament later this month.
Sam said that it is early days, and he still has a lot to learn about the role, but he is excited for the adventure that lays ahead over the next six months.
“I’m really excited about going through the whole process and learning how parliament structure works,” he said.
“I’ve been assigned the rural and agriculture bill so that ties in nicely with our region and hopefully I can assist with some of the issues we face.”
During his tenure Sam has the opportunity to engage with other youth members from across the State to gain insights into how legislation is developed, and he will have the opportunity to engage with stakeholders from his portfolio of manufacturing, resources, agriculture, trade and investment.
Member for Whitsunday Amanda Camm MP will be guiding Sam through the process, and she says she is thrilled to be part of his journey.
“Sam is an incredibly talented young man who has already proven his capability and leadership,” she said.
“I'm excited to see Sam will bring to the Youth Parliament.
“This role is critical because youth represent a large proportion of our community and there is a significant amount of legislation that impacts young peoples' lives every day.”
Sam has already achieved more than your average teenager – he recently returned from America where he presented his robotic arm electronic sorting system in front of a panel at the Association for the Advancement of AI Summit in Washington.
He has also just flown back from Sydney where he was the keynote speaker at the National AI Conference and spoke in front of industry leaders, politicians and entrepreneurs.
During his travels, Sam says he has met many amazing people and established connections that will open doors for him the future.
For now, however, he is excited about making friends with his fellow youth parliament members, more connections that he is sure will benefit everyone in the future.
“It will be great to meet a lot of like-minded people,” he said.
“I am looking forward to thinking about the world and how we can improve it.”
Youth Parliament Member for Whitsunday, Sam Rogers, with Member for Whitsunday Amanda Camm MP. Photo supplied
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