McCurdy encourages Ovens Valley students to enter Parliament Prize
- May 29
- 1 min read
The Nationals' Member for Ovens Valley, Tim McCurdy, is encouraging local students to take part in the 2026 Parliament Prize competition, with entries now officially open for Victorian students from Grade 5 through to Year 12.
The annual competition invites students to imagine they are a Member of Parliament and deliver a 90-second statement on an issue important to them and their community.
Mr McCurdy said the initiative was a fantastic opportunity for young people across the Ovens Valley to engage with democracy, develop confidence in public speaking and share their ideas on the issues that matter most to them.
“It is always encouraging to hear the thoughts and perspectives of young people across our region,” Mr McCurdy said.
“The Parliament Prize gives students the chance to have their voices heard while learning more about how our Parliament works.”
“I regularly visit schools throughout the Ovens Valley and I am always impressed by the passion, creativity and insight shown by local students.”
The competition features three categories: Grades 5–6, Years 7–9, and Years 10–12, with cash prizes available for winning entries.
Last year, the competition attracted more than 1,400 entries from over 240 schools across Victoria, covering a broad range of topics including cost of living pressures, mental health, education and artificial intelligence.
Mr McCurdy encouraged schools, teachers and families across the Ovens Valley to get involved and support students to participate.
Entries close on Friday, 12 June 2026.
For more information or to submit an entry, visit the Parliament of Victoria website.