Milton Dick (Speaker) Share this | Hansard source

I'd like to inform the House that earlier today I had the pleasure to officially launch the National Youth Parliament, which will involve 150 youth members, each representing one of Australia's federal electorates, travelling to Canberra next year for a five-day program to be held both here at Parliament House and at the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House. I wish to thank the Prime Minister for his support in ensuring that this program has occurred, alongside the Minister for Education for his outstanding work in the civics engagement piece. I thank the members who attended the launch. I'm looking forward to bipartisan support for all members to get involved and I look forward to some friendly competition in the months ahead while applications are open.

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