The Honourable Milton Dick MP, 32nd Speaker of the House of Representatives will be kicking off the ‘New Members School’, with new Members of Parliament entering the House of Representatives Chamber for the first time.
Photography only.
Television pooling arrangements are in place by Channel 9.
9:00AM-9:05AM AEST
Tuesday, 24 June 2025
Southern Gallery, House of Representatives Chamber
Parliament House
CANBERRA
Natalie van Dartel
0418 149 761
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