7 August 2024
Tomorrow, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Honourable Milton Dick MP will be in Canberra, 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 visit Sacred Heart Primary School and St Anthony’s Parish Primary School with David Smith MP, Government Whip and Federal Member for Bean.
Quotes attributable to the Hon Milton Dick MP, Speaker of the House of Representatives
“Since we launched this program, we have visited over 100 schools across Australia – from King Island to Far North Queensland, to Nullagine and now we are bringing it back to Canberra.”
“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
Natalie van Dartel
0418 149 761
natalie.vandartel@aph.gov.au
