Burnie Youth Council

The Burnie Youth Council is a Special Committee of the Burnie City Council and is coordinated by Burnie Works. 

Being a Youth Councillor provides young people with the opportunity to learn about how Local Government works, develop leadership skills, learn more about their local community and participate in a range of community projects.

Each year four students from each high school and two students from each primary school are nominated by their school to become a youth councillor.

These representatives are then asked to nominate for the positions of Mayor, Senior Deputy Mayor and Junior Deputy Mayor. 

Burnie City Council would like to congratulate all nominees and welcome the Youth Mayor and Deputy Youth Mayors

Burnie City Youth Mayor - Sanuli
Deputy Youth Mayor - Ava
Junior Deputy Youth Mayor - Parker

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In addition to these positions, the Burnie Youth Council have also elected new positions: Researcher Lead Tom, who will work with Burnie Works staff and other Youth Councillors to research topics outside of meetings and during discussions to inform decision-making; Sports Leader Leo, who will advocate for and provide information about local sports decisions; and Jedi Master CJ, who will lead in sharing bold opinions and challenging the status quo. Additionally, there are other evolving positions, including a Graphic Designer suggested by Teresa.

Please welcome the 2025 Burnie Youth Council

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 Burnie's Youth Council representatives - 2025

 

Burnie Youth Council provides young people with the opportunity to:

  • Learn about how Local Government works
  • Advise Burnie City Council on youth matters
  • Develop leadership  and communication skills
  • Learn more about our local community and participate in a range of community projects. 
  • Join with other young people in Burnie to share ideas

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