The Hon Milton Dick MP
Speaker of the House of Representatives
Member for Oxley
Anne Stanley MP
Government Whip
Member for Werriwa
MEDIA RELEASE
13 June 2024
Launch of the ‘My First Speech’ Competition for High School Students in Werriwa
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon Milton Dick MP and the Member for Werriwa, Ms Anne Stanley MP, are today launching the “My First Speech” Competition for local Werriwa schools.
This national competition challenges students in years 10, 11 and 12 to envision themselves as newly elected Members of the House of Representatives and record a 90-second speech on video, focusing on a topic of their choosing.
The winning entrant from each year group, accompanied by a parent or guardian, will be flown to Canberra to deliver their speeches live at Parliament House and participate in an engaging program tailored to deepen their understanding of the legislative process.
The submission deadline for the competition is set for 11.59pm AEST on 27 July 2024.
To learn more about the competition and submit their entries, students can visit the dedicated competition website: www.aph.gov.au/myfirstspeech.
For further information and inquiries regarding the "My First Speech" competition, please contact my office at [email protected].
Quotes attributable to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon Milton Dick MP:
“One of my key priorities as Speaker has been to promote parliamentary education to students across the country, and this is yet another exciting way that young people can take an active role in our democratic system.
“This competition will provide high school students with the chance learn more about the way our nation’s democracy works, and how actively engaging with the parliamentary process can draw attention to the issues that are most important to them.”
Quotes attributable to the Member for Werriwa, Ms Anne Stanley MP:
“This is an exciting opportunity for our local students to shine a national spotlight on the issues that matter most to them.
“The students participating in this competition will be our local leaders of tomorrow, and I am excited to give them a head start on their futures with this program.”
“We are backing more good jobs and fair wages in Werriwa by investing in the energy and skills for a future in Australia.
“It’s about the two things that have driven our Government for two years – acting on cost of living and making our future here.”
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