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    Milton Dick

    Speaker of the House of Representatives

    LaborOxley, QLDIncumbent

    Biography

    Background and political history

    Milton Dick, a former Queensland ALP State Secretary and Brisbane City Councillor, entered federal parliament in 2016 and was unanimously elected Speaker after the 2022 election. He presides over the House modernisation program-introducing remote e-voting trials, a family-friendly sitting calendar and heritage-wing upgrades-and continues to champion local manufacturing at the Ipswich aerospace precinct.

    Policy Positions

    Key issues and stances

    Parliament

    Modern & safe

    Remote voting, inclusive language & independent HR authority.


    Industry

    Aerospace hub

    R&D tax offset for Ipswich defence-aerospace cluster.


    Climate

    Net-zero

    Supports Swanbank battery and green-hydrogen projects.

    Voting History

    Recent votes on key legislation

    Climate Change Bill 2022

    2022-08-04YES

    Set 43 % emissions target

    NACC Bill 2022

    2022-11-30YES

    Created national integrity commission

    Parliamentary Workplace Reform Bill 2023

    2023-10-18YES

    Implemented Jenkins Review reforms

    Election History

    Past election results

    YearElectorateResultVote %
    2022OxleyWon63.5%
    2019OxleyWon60.6%

    Contact Information

    Get in touch with Milton Dick

    Office Address

    Shop 5, 1230 Logan Rd, Algester QLD 4115