Speaker takes Parliament to the Gold Coast
Speaker of the House of Representatives
Tomorrow, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Honourable Milton Dick MP is on the Gold Coast, as part of the Parliament in Schools program.
Students will learn about federation, democracy and the Australian Parliament, as well as hear first-hand from the Speaker and their local member on what a typical day looks like in their electorate and when they are in Parliament House for sitting weeks.
The Speaker will be visiting Marymount Catholic Primary School in Burleigh Waters with the Hon Karen Andrews MP, Member for McPherson and Ashmore State School in Ashmore with Ms Angie Bell MP, Member for Moncrieff.
Quotes attributable to the Hon Milton Dick MP, Speaker of the House of Representatives
“Since I launched this program, I have visited over 130 schools across Australia – from King Island to Far North Queensland to Nullagine.”
“The Parliament in Schools program is an integral part of improving civics education across Australia.”
“These students are our future leaders, and it is important that we equip them with the information and tools they need, to go on to be active and engaged citizens.”
About the Parliament in Schools program
Launched in September 2022, the Parliament in Schools program is a bi-partisan initiative to make civics education accessible to students regardless of their location. In collaboration with local federal members, the Speaker is visiting schools across Australia to bring parliament to them.
The program is an extension to well-established PEO onsite, digital and outreach education programs available to schools across Australia.
It also complements the existing PEO online and print resources that are curriculum-aligned, for Australian teachers and students.
Media enquiries and interview requests
Natalie van Dartel
0418 149 761
natalie.vandartel@aph.gov.au
