Mr Walsh said the Parliament Prize was an annual competition that provided students with a chance to experience the parliamentary process and raise awareness on a matter important to them.
“This year the Parliament Prize is asking students to submit a video of themselves presenting a Member’s Statement,” Mr Walsh said.
“A Member’s Statement is an opportunity for elected members to make a brief statement in Parliament on matters of interest and concern to them and the people of their electorate – in no more than 90 seconds.
“I speak to students from our local schools regularly so I know there are a lot of them who would perform brilliantly at such a task.”
Students wishing to enter the competition can submit a video recording of themselves, or use an animated avatar.
The competition is open to Victorian primary and secondary school students from Years 5 to 12, with age categories of years 5-6, 7-9 and 10-12.
Students can win $500 for themselves, as well as $1000 for their school.
For information on the competition, including entry terms and conditions, go to parliament.vic.gov.au/457-education-zone/3730-the-parliament-prize
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