Savvy young Queenslanders to show off shopping skills
- Queensland students encouraged to enter 2025 Buy Smart Competition.
- Annual competition has more than $15,000 in prize money up for grabs and helps students in Years 4 to 12 become more informed consumers.
- Entries open from now until September.
The Crisafulli Government has launched the 2025 Buy Smart Competition, urging students to get creative and share what they know about trading and purchasing issues, for a chance to win a share of more than $15,000.
The annual competition, run by the Office of Fair Trading, helps prepare students in Years 4 to 12 to navigate marketplace regulatory issues and use their consumer rights.
Students are challenged to make a creative project that explains and addresses an important consumer issue of their choice.
Students have created innovative board games, music videos, TV shows and story books in past years.
Attorney-General Deb Frecklington said the competition helps set Queensland's youngest consumers up for financial success.
"The Buy Smart Competition has been helping young Queenslanders become more informed consumers for more than two decades," the Attorney-General said.
"It is crucial for young people to have opportunities to develop the skills to recognise and avoid scams and improve their financial capability.
"The competition encourages young people to learn their consumer rights in a fun and creative way."
The Attorney-General said entries could cover a range of topics , with many students choosing to address consumer issues in the online space in recent years.
"Young people are often not exposed to online shopping or cashless payments until they begin spending themselves, which can make it difficult to develop the skills to navigate the rapidly evolving and complex digital marketplace," the Attorney-General said.
Member for Nicklin Marty Hunt said initiatives such as BuySmart gave local students a chance to shine.
"The Nicklin Electorate is filled with bright and innovative students, and I can't wait to see strong representation from our community in the competition this year," Mr Hunt said.
Nambour State College Principal Anthony Green said the competition taught students lifelong skills.
"The competition provides students with an invaluable insight into real-world consumer issues, while being imaginative and critical," Mr Green said.
"Nambour State College is proud to incorporate this enriching experience for students into our learning program."
Entries are now open and will close on 19 September 2025, with winners to be announced at Parliament House later this year.
