General News
25 February, 2025
House of Representatives speaker brings civics lesson to Horsham pupils
Wimmera Lutheran College hosted Milton Dick, Dr Anne Webster.
Horsham's Wimmera Lutheran College campus started the week off on a high note with House of Representatives speaker Milton Dick MP visiting on Monday, February 24.
The Labor MP dropped by the school with Mallee MP Dr Anne Webster as part of the Parliament in Schools program.
Together, they spoke about the life of a politician and what their day looks like when in their electorate compared to working in Parliament House during a sitting week.
The Oxley MP said he was keen to visit several schools in the Mallee electorate.
"It is a particularly important time for civics education and engagement," he said.
We need to ensure we improve democracy literacy across the nation, and support needs to be extended to students regardless of their location."
"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."
Mr Dick also visited Birchip P-12 School, Robinvale College, Irymple South Primary School and Henderson College in Irymple.
A bi-partisan initiative, the Parliament in Schools program was launched in September 2022 to educate pupils on important civics issues regardless of their electorate.