19/10/2026
Year 11 Politics students took part in the Hotham Electorate Mock Parliament on Friday 9 October, hosted by Federal MP Clare O’Neil.
Taking on the roles of government, opposition and crossbench members, students debated two proposals: lowering the voting age to 16 and holding a referendum on whether Australia should become a republic.
With Clare O’Neil acting as Speaker of the House, students presented arguments, proposed amendments and experienced parliamentary debate firsthand.