Are you in year 10, 11 or 12 at school?
Can you imagine yourself giving a speech in Australia’s Parliament House in Canberra?
You could!
There is this competition called My First Speech.
The competition invites students in Years 10-12 to imagine themselves as a newly elected Member of Parliament and to write a maximum 3-minute speech on an issue they are passionate about.
I can think of a million local issues worthy of a speech!
One winner from each year year will receive an expenses-paid trip to Canberra to deliver their speech at an award ceremony hosted by the Speaker at Parliament House.
The My First Speech website has tips and resources to help you write a standout entry.
For details, visit the website called My First Speech competition.
The deadline for the 2026 My First Speech competition is Wednesday July 29.
Once you’ve experienced Parliament House, come back and stand for Council in 2028.
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