Debate, Democracy and AI in Sydney Australia

Young Island person wanted to represent CPA later this year

A young person from the Isle of Man will have the chance to represent the Island at the Commonwealth Youth Parliament (CPA), which will be held in Sydney, Australia, later this year.

The opportunity is open to anyone aged between 18 and 29 who attended school on the Island and the successful candidate will have an interest in the Commonwealth, political affairs or public service.

They will be one of up to 66 representatives from parliaments across the Commonwealth, with travel and accommodation expenses covered by the Island branch of the CPA.

The theme this year is Democracy in the Age of Artificial Intelligence and applications are open until midnight on Sunday, 22 March.

To be considered, you need to send an email of no more than 200 words, answering the following questions:

(a) how you would personally benefit from attending the Commonwealth Youth Parliament; and

(b) how the Isle of Man would benefit from your participation.

Send the email to enquiries@tynwald.org.im with the subject line: Commonwealth Youth Parliament 2026.

Participants must be able to travel to Australia between 24 July – 2 August, dependent on travel dates, with a passport valid for at least six months beyond these dates. 

UK and Isle of Man passport holders currently require a visa to enter Australia.