There's growing claims of Youth Parliament censorship.
Some young people say they've been told their speeches can't be critical of the Government.
But organisers say although changes are sometimes suggested - Youth MPs make the final call on speech content.
Nate Wilbourne is part of the Youth Parliament and says it feels like a mandate.
He says he was sent an edited version of his speech that cut most of it, but he's sticking with the original.
"I'm here to give my voice on what I care about and what my community back in Brightwater and my electorate care about."
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