MP Melissa Price Encourages Durack students to enter national My First Speech Competition

High school students are being urged to imagine themselves as politicians and record a 90-second video of them speaking on issues they feel passionate about. Melissa Price, Federal Member for Durack, is encouraging students in Years 10, 11, and 12 across her electorate to participate in the annual My First Speech competition organised by the House of Representatives. This national initiative challenges young Australians to envision themselves as elected members of Parliament and deliver a 90-second speech on video, focusing on issues they feel passionate about. The competition winners, along with a parent or guardian, will be flown to Canberra to present their speeches at Parliament House. They will also engage in a tailored program designed to deepen their understanding of Australia’s legislative process. Ms Price highlighted the competition’s role in empowering youth voices on a national platform. “This is an exciting opportunity for our local Durack students to shine a national spotlight on the issues that matter most to them,” Ms Price said. “I believe the students participating in this competition are our leaders of tomorrow. “I am especially excited to give our regional, rural, and remote students the opportunity to represent their community by participating in this program,” Ms Price said. Students interested in participating can find more information and submit their entries on the competition website at www.aph.gov.au/myfirstspeech. General inquiries can be directed to Ms Price office at melissa.price.mp@aph.gov.au. Entries must be submitted before 10pm on July 27.