Meet the Candidates 2026

Mackay Regional Council is partnering with the Foundation for Young Australians to launch the third iteration of the Young Mayors program; a Youth Council of young people 11 to 17 from Mackay.

We are excited to invite you to Meet the Candidates! This is your chance to meet the young people running for election on the Youth Council, share your ideas with them and hear their vision for Mackay.

While only 11 to 17 year olds can vote in the election, we welcome people of all ages to this event.

Date: Thursday 8th August
Time: 5:15pm for a 5:30pm start. Formalities run for approx. 1.5 hours and the event will close at 7.30pm.
Light snacks and drinks will be provided
Venue: Artspace Mackay
Civic Centre Precinct
61 Gordon St
Mackay 4740

We welcome individuals with disabilities. If you have questions about accessibility, please contact Savannah Vella at [email protected]

Mackay Regional Council and the Foundation for Young Australians respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land, the Yuwi people, and we pay our respects to Elders past and present, to the young emerging leaders.

We ask for some personal details in this form. These are collected for the purpose of contacting you. (find out more via FYA’s privacy policy).

Still unsure? Want more info? Reach out to Savannah Vella at [email protected]