Bhutanese delegation explores Australian parliamentary innovations
A delegation from Bhutan’s Parliament visits International IDEA’s Canberra office in 2024. Credit: International IDEA/Billie Phillips
The delegation visited the Victorian State Parliament, the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly and the Australian Parliament House, gaining a perspective of both state and federal parliamentary practices. These visits highlighted Australia’s use of interactive exhibits and educational programmes to engage students and foster public understanding of parliamentary functions—a concept the Bhutanese delegation expressed keen interest in adopting.
The visit underscored Bhutan’s commitment to fostering a transparent, youth-focused and accessible parliament. Follow-up initiatives, including new parliamentary education and visitor programmes, will be rolled out in 2025 through the project Nyamdrel II: Support to CSOs and Parliament of Bhutan.
‘We are eager to adapt the Australian Parliament’s interactive approach to public and youth engagement in Bhutan, as it aligns with our goals for an informed and engaged society.’
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