#52. People, Politics and Lifting Democracy Literacy - Hon Milton Dick MP

The Honourable Milton Dick MP, who is currently the Federal Member for Oxley, had the honour in being elected as the 32nd Speaker of the Australian House of Representatives in July, 2022.

With a strong focus on serving the community and helping whenever and wherever he can, Milton has had an association with the political landscape since he joined the ALP at the age of 18 as a university student and served as National President of Young Labor.  He's worked in a number of other roles, from Electorate Officer for David Beddall and a position working for Senator John Hogg, the President of the Senate at the time. In 2004, he was appointed as the ALP's State Secretary and Campaign Director, having served as a delegate to the national conference since 2001.

He led the party's successful campaign in Queensland at the 2007 Federal Election and announced his resignation in December 2007 to stand for political office, which he was successful in being elected as the Brisbane City Councillor for the Richlands Ward. During his time as a Councillor, he held the Deputy Leader of the Opposition and then Leader of the Opposition from 2012 to the time of his resignation in 2016, where he he was pre-selected and elected as the Federal Member for Oxley, following the Hon Bernie Ripoll's retirement.

During this episode, Milton's passion for people, for community and for increasing the level of what he calls Democratic Literacy is very evident. As the 32nd Speaker of the Australian House of Representatives, he takes huge pride in his position and the responsibility of the role is certainly not taken for granted. 

It's a great conversation where he shares plenty of his thoughts, reflections and information on life, people and politics. 

Connect with Milton:

Instagram - @miltondickmp/

Website - miltondick.com.au/

Media Enquiries - Lachlan.Bell@aph.gov.au

 

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