This week, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Honourable Milton Dick MP will be in Victoria, as part of the Parliament in Schools program.

On Tuesday 3 September, with the Member for Dunkley, Ms Jodie Belyea MP, the Speaker will visit:

• Banyan Fields Primary School, Carrum Downs
• Woodlands Primary School, Langwarrin
• Kingsley Park Primary School, Frankston.

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.

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.”

“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.”

Quotes attributable to Jodie Belyea MP, Member for Dunkley

“Thank you, Speaker Milton Dick, for visiting Dunkley and teaching students about how the Australian Parliament works”

“Teaching our young people about Australia’s democracy and federation is so important”

 
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