The Parliament Prize is open to students in Years 5 to 12.
Those interested are to submit a video of themselves delivering a member’s statement on a local issue, as MPs do each sitting week throughout the parliamentary year.
State Member for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland is encouraging students in the region to participate.
“A member’s statement is an opportunity for elected members 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 Cleeland said.
“I welcome any schools wanting to get involved to reach out to my office and I would be more than happy to assist.
“I’ve attended schools across the electorate as students continue to learn more about how our political system works.
“It’s always interesting to hear their thoughts and views on matters that are important to them, and I look forward to hearing more of this throughout this great competition.”
The competition has three categories:
- Years 5-6
- Years 7-9
- Years 10-12
A prize of $500 and a commemorative trophy will be awarded to the first-placed entry in each category.
$250 will go to the second-placed winner, while $150 will be awarded to the third in each age group.
Students who place first in each category will also win $1000 for their school, which is to go towards promoting civics and citizenship, and law-related education within these schools, at the schools’ discretion.
Entries are open until Friday, June 13 at 5pm.
Ms Cleeland said students could contact her office on 5762 1600 or at annabelle.cleeland@parliament.vic.gov.au for assistance.
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