National Youth Parliament Jaxon Marshall

Jaxon was selected to represent Gippsland at the 2026 National Youth Parliament and he thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
As part of the visit, Jaxon was able to make a speech about a subject he is passionate about, the future of agriculture in Australia.

Jaxon told the Youth Parliament: “When farmers are hurt it's not just the communities in Gippsland or regional Australia that are. It is every town and city and suburb of Australia.
“This is why I advocate for regenerative farming, creating a healthier, more biodiverse and more resilient environment that can continue producing food for future generations. But farmers cannot do this alone. I call for more than providing grants.
“We need to fund research, share knowledge and give farmers the tools they need so they can do what they love and pass it on to future generations. Because investing in agriculture isn't just investing in farmers, it's investing in our communities and Australia's future.”