Milton Dick
ALP Federal

Speaker of the House of Representatives

Very Safe

19.19% Margin

Elected 2016

9 years

Member for Oxley (QLD)

Federal - QLD

Milton was born in Brisbane in 1972. His father served in the Royal Australian Navy during the war and his mother was a midwife. Milton attended Anglican Church Grammar School.

Milton attained a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Queensland (UQ). He has been a lifelong member of the Australian Labor Party, joining the party at 18. He first worked as an electorate officer to the Queensland Labor MP David Beddall in 1993 before working for the Labor Senator John Hogg in 1998. After whi...

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First Speech in Parliament

12 October 2016

# Indigenous Recognition # Infrastructure Development # Support for Multiculturalism

Personal Background and Values

  • Milton Dick reflects on his family's legacy of service, with his father serving in WWII and his mother as a nurse, instilling values of public service, compassion, and hard work.
  • He has served on the Brisbane City Council for eight years, emphasizing his commitment to local representation and community engagement.

Policy Priorities

  • Advocates for the constitutional recognition of Indigenous Australians as a priority, labeling it a 'no-brainer' and essential for addressing Indigenous disadvantage.
  • Highlights the urgent need for infrastructure improvements, specifically addressing the notorious Ipswich Motorway bottleneck to enhance community quality of life.

Commitment to Community and Economy

  • Celebrates the multicultural diversity of Oxley and Australia, pledging to fight against racism and bigotry, particularly related to proposed changes to the Racial Discrimination Act.
  • Commits to supporting a fair distribution of economic prosperity, ensuring policies advocate for working people rather than the privileged few, and emphasizes the importance of the mining sector in Queensland's economy.

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Milton Dick represents the electorate of Oxley (QLD) in the Australian Parliament.

Milton Dick is a member of the Australian Labor Party.

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Media Releases

Holly Rankin chosen to deliver Speaker’s Lecture 2025

Media Release • 7 October

AI Summary

  • Holly Rankin to deliver the Speaker’s Lecture on 27 October 2025.
  • Lecture titled 'Before the Fall: Can civic institutions engage a new generation in time to save democracy?'.
  • Rankin is an artist and strategist, known as ARIA-nominated Jack River.
  • She advocates for consent, gender equality, and political integrity.
  • The event will include a Q&A session and light refreshments.

Speaker of the House of Representatives

Media Release • 17 September

Education

AI Summary

  • The Speaker of the House, Milton Dick MP, is conducting the Parliament in Schools program and APH National Flag Roadshow in Brisbane schools this week.
  • The program educates students about democracy and the Australian Parliament, providing hands-on experiences and direct interaction with the Speaker and local MPs.
  • Milton Dick aims to enhance civics education by visiting all 150 electorates, having previously engaged with over 160 schools in his last term.

In Parliament

MATTERS OF PUBLIC IMPORTANCE

Energy

Australian Federal Parliament • House of Reps • 27 November

AI Summary

  • Parliament debated the need for a unified national energy policy.
  • Concerns were raised about rising energy costs for households and businesses.
  • Emphasis was placed on the transition to renewable energy sources.
  • Calls for investment in energy infrastructure to support sustainability were made.

AUDITOR-GENERAL'S REPORTS

Report No. 45 of 2024-25

Australian Federal Parliament • House of Reps • 27 November

AI Summary

  • Report No. 45 of 2024-25 by the Auditor-General outlines key findings and recommendations regarding government expenditure.
  • The report identifies areas of financial mismanagement and suggests improvements for better accountability.
  • It emphasises the importance of transparency in public spending to enhance public trust and efficiency.

Social Media

Posted on Facebook • 12 December 2025

One day you’ll be the Speaker of the House of Representatives and you will have the opportunity to teach the importance of Australia’s democracy to the next generation. It’s really important you jump straight in and waste no time.
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Posted on Facebook • 11 December 2025

Great to finish this year’s school graduations with the Grand Avenue State School Year 6 Graduation this morning at Nissan Arena. All the best to the graduating students and the incoming school leaders for 2026! Charles Strunk Councillor for Forest Lake Ward
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Posted on X • 11 December 2025

Education Secondary Education

I also had the honour of presenting the H.E.R.E. Award On behalf of @charismullenmp Congratulations to the graduating class of 2025 and good luck for high school next year!
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Posted on X • 11 December 2025

Last night @ShayneNeumannMP and I attended the Springfield Central State School year 6 graduation, presenting awards to the hard working students.
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Posted on LinkedIn • 12 December 2025

One day you’ll be the Speaker of the House of Representatives and you will have the opportunity to teach the importance of Australia’s democracy to the next generation. It’s really important you jump straight in and waste no time.
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Posted on LinkedIn • 3 December 2025

It is so important we maintain our Parliamentary ties with our Diplomatic Community in Canberra. It was an honour to host a number of High Commissioners and Ambassadors in Parliament House over the past few days. We spoke about how our Parliaments can continue working together to strengthen bilateral relationships. I had the pleasure of meeting with: - H.E. Mr Vitaliano Gaspar Gallardo Valencia, Ambassador of Peru 🇵🇪 - H.E. Mr Ali Saad Al-Hajri, Ambassador of the State of Qatar 🇶🇦 - H.E...
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