Speaker flies the Parliament House flag in Brisbane schools

SPEAKER of the House of Representatives, Milton Dick MP is taking Parliament on the road, delivering his Parliament in Schools program and Australian Parliament House (APH) National Flag Roadshow across Brisbane schools this week in partnership with local Federal Members.

Students will receive a classroom education session, followed by a practical hands-on session, delivering a once in a lifetime experience.

The Parliament in Schools program is delivered in a classroom environment, utilising Parliamentary Education Office resources, teaching students about federation, democracy and the Australian Parliament. Students have the opportunity to 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 APH National Flag Roadshow will teach students about the history and importance of our National Flag, finishing the program by furling the 12.8m x 6.4m APH National Flag on their school oval.

On Wednesday September 17, the Speaker will visited Silkstone State School, with the Federal Member for Blair, the Shayne Neumann MP; Goodna State School; and Springfield Lakes State School.

On Thursday September 18, the Speaker will visit Wellers Hill State School, with the Federal Member for Moreton, Julie-Anne Campbell MP; and Gumdale State School, with the Federal Member for Bonner, Kara Cook MP.

On Friday September 19, the Speaker will visit Coorparoo State School, with the Federal Member for Griffith, Renee Coffey MP; and Brisbane Central State School, with the Federal Member for Brisbane, Madonna Jarrett MP.

"My civics programs are multi-partisan initiatives to make civics education accessible to students regardless of their location," Mr Dick said.

"As Speaker of the House of Representatives, I recommit to uplifting civics education and knowledge across this country, and this starts with our youngest generation. This term I am committing to visiting all 150 electorates across the country.

"Not all students will get the opportunity to travel all the way to Canberra. This is why I am taking these programs on the road and bringing it to them," he said.

"Last parliament I visited over 160 schools across over 70 electorates – from King Island to Far North Queensland to Nullagine.

"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.

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