Hon PRIYANCA RADHAKRISHNAN: I've met many young people who are incredibly passionate about a number of issues that impact them. Youth Parliament gives them the opportunity to better understand how Parliament's processes work and for their views to be heard by decision makers, other young people, and the general public. It's an excellent way to encourage an apolitical civic engagement with youth across the motu. I met with many of them while they were here and listened to their speeches, and I'm pleased to report that the future of our democracy looks bright.