Entries for this year’s Parliament Prize are now open for students across Victoria.
The Nationals’ Member for Northern Victoria Gaelle Broad said the prize was a great opportunity for young people to learn more about Parliament and have some fun along the way. Cash prizes are also on offer.
The Parliament Prize asks students what they would say to Parliament if they were an MP, and invites them to submit their own 90-second Member’s Statement video
“A Member’s Statement is an opportunity for MPs to make a brief statement of up to 90 seconds in state Parliament on matters of interest or concern to them and those living in their electorate,” Ms Broad said.
“I always enjoy visiting the schools in my electorate,” Ms Broad said.
“It’s always interesting to hear students’ thoughts and views on matters that are important to them, and I look forward to hearing more of this through this great competition.”
The competition has three categories – grades 5-6, years 7-9, and years 10-12 – with cash prizes awarded to the winner, runner-up and third-placed entrant.
In addition, students who place first in each category will win $1000 for their school.
In the last six years, the Parliament has heard from more than 4,500 students from over 520 Victorian schools
Entries close on Friday June 13.
More information is available at vicparl.news/parlprize
Media Contact: Linda Barrow 0484 303 764
