The Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Honourable Milton Dick MP, is bringing the Australian Parliament House (APH) Flag Roadshow to schools across Sydney.
Under this program, the iconic flag that usually flies above Parliament House in Canberra will travel across Sydney, accompanied by local Members of Parliament, visiting local schools.
Over the next two days, the Speaker will take the APH National Flag to:
- Heathcote High School, with the Federal Member for Hughes, Jenny Ware MP
- Gladesville Public School, with the Federal Member for Bennelong, Jerome Laxale MP
- Box Hill Public School, with the Minister for Communications and the Federal Member for Greenway, the Hon Michelle Rowland MP, and
- Mimosa Public School, with the Federal Member for Mackellar, Dr Sophie Scamps MP.
This is an extension of the Speaker's existing civics program to increase access to civics education and opportunities to experience Australian democracy, outside Canberra.
The APH Flag Roadshow program is designed to promote Australian democracy and is a gateway to broader discussions about civic engagement.
'The massive, iconic Parliament House Flag is something our young Australians should have the opportunity to see in real life,' the Speaker said.
'This is an important way we can encourage students to develop an interest in and understanding and appreciation of the Australian National Flag – in a very practical way.'
'I look forward to working with MPs from across the political spectrum, to deliver this program to schools across the country.'
The APH Flag Roadshow complements the Parliament in Schools program, established by the Speaker in September 2022. An initiative to bring Parliament to regional and remote schools across Australia who may not get the opportunity to visit Canberra.
The Parliament in Schools Program has been delivered to over 145 schools across Australia by the Speaker, in collaboration with the Parliamentary Education Office and local Members of Parliament.
