By Milton Dick

WHEN I visit schools across the country, I’m struck by the curiosity of young Australians. They want to know how laws are made, why Parliament matters and how their voices can shape the future.

That’s why civics education should be more than one subject in class – it’s the foundation of a healthy democracy.

Although Australia is described as the lucky country, the strength of our democracy is something that has been hard fought for. We cannot take our institutions for granted, and that’s why giving young people the tools to engage in democracy is crucial.

In my role as Speaker of the House of Representatives, I have made it my mission to promote civics education across the country. From Ipswich to Innisfail to Mount Isa, I am on a mission to bring the Parliament in Schoo

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