The Member for Dawson, Andrew Willcox wishes to invite all Dawson students in Years 10, 11 & 12 to enter into the “My First Speech” Competition.

This national competition, organised by the Speaker of the House, the Hon. Milton Dick, challenges students to envision themselves as newly elected Members of the House of Representatives and write a 90-second speech (approx. 300 words), focusing on a topic of their choosing.

The winning entrant from each year group, accompanied by a parent or guardian, will be flown to Canberra to deliver their speeches live at Parliament House and participate in an engaging program tailored to deepen their understanding of the legislative process.

The submission deadline for the competition is set for 11.59pm AEST on Monday 15th September 2025.

To learn more about the competition and submit their entries, students can visit the dedicated competition website: https://mfs.houseofrepresentatives.gov.au.

For further information and inquiries regarding the "My First Speech" competition, please contact my office Andrew.Willcox.MP@aph.gov.au