Milton Dick
ALP Federal

Speaker of the House of Representatives

Very Safe

19.19% Margin

Elected 2016

10 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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Committees

  • Selection
  • Appropriations and Administration
  • Broadcasting of Parliamentary Proceedings

Key Staff

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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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FAQ

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

Speaker takes Parliament to Riverina

Media Release • 6 March

Education Schools and Teaching

AI Summary

  • Milton Dick MP visits schools in Riverina with local member Michael McCormack MP.
  • The Parliament in Schools Program aims to educate students on democracy and civic engagement.
  • Students will participate in the Australian Parliament House Flag Roadshow and learn about the significance of the Australian flag.
  • The program, launched in September 2022, is a bi-partisan initiative to make civics education accessible in regional areas.
  • The APH Flag Roadshow, launched in 2024, extends civics education opportunities to remote schools.

Farrer by-election

Media Release • 5 March

AI Summary

  • Milton Dick MP, Speaker of the House of Representatives, announces the writ for Farrer by-election.
  • The by-election is necessitated by the resignation of Sussan Ley.
  • Details regarding the electoral division of Farrer are provided.

In Parliament

MATTERS OF PUBLIC IMPORTANCE

Regional Australia

Australian Federal Parliament • House of Reps • 14 May

AI Summary

  • The government is accused of neglecting regional inequity in its budget discussions.
  • Regional Australians face worse outcomes in health, housing, education, and other metrics compared to urban residents.
  • Despite making up 30% of the population, regional Australians contribute significantly yet are overlooked in policy considerations.

AUDITOR-GENERAL'S REPORTS

Report No. 31 of 2025-26

Australian Federal Parliament • House of Reps • 14 May

Health Disability

AI Summary

  • Presentation of Auditor-General's performance audit report No. 31 of 2025-26.
  • Report focuses on the effectiveness of the Commonwealth Home Support Program.
  • Department of Health, Disability and Ageing is the subject of the audit.

Social Media

Posted on Facebook • 19 May 2026

Great to visit Jetcraft Marine with Jess Pugh MP! Rob is a passionate local business owner and experienced boat and jet ski mechanic who is committed to supporting and connecting other local businesses in the community. Thanks for showing us around!
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Posted on Facebook • 19 May 2026

Education Secondary Education

It was a pleasure to drop into the Redbank Plains State High School grade 9 HASS class today to talk to the students. I discussed my role as the Speaker and fielded some quality questions from the students.
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Posted on X • 28 February 2026

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Posted on X • 28 February 2026

It was great to celebrate Holi today with our local Indian community. Thank you to all of the organisers for putting on such a special (and colourful 🎨) event where we were all able to celebrate the victory of good over evil.
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Posted on LinkedIn • 15 May 2026

I had the opportunity to appear as a witness alongside the Clerk of the House of Representatives for the House Standing Committee on Petitions’ Inquiry into the Standing Orders Relating to Petitions. I outlined three key recommendations: 1. A national awareness campaign on the petitions process 2. Greater support for our Parliamentary Education Office 3. The development of more accessible and user friendly online materials. This inquiry is a fantastic opportunity to strengthen inclusion,...
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Posted on LinkedIn • 12 May 2026

Ready for the 5th Budget as Speaker. Standing out the front of Parliament House today, I will never forget what an enormous privilege it is, to take the Speaker’s Chair in these important times. 🙏
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