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Devonport TAS 7310
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Isaac Canberra

Don College student Isaac Dove was selected to attend the 30th National Schools Constiutional Convention. Here is his report on the event: 

Representing Tasmania at the 30th National Schools Constitutional Convention in
Canberra was an incredible opportunity to engage with Australia’s democracy and explore its future. Selected as one of five students from the state, I joined 119 delegates nationwide to reimagine fiscal federalism, addressing the question: “Does the Constitution allow us to maintain national priorities while embracing new regional economic possibilities?”


Highlights of the convention included attending Question Time and the 2025 Budget
Speech at the House of Representatives, meeting The Hon Dr Andrew Leigh MP who delivered the Prime  Minister’s welcome reception, and attending an official dinner at the National Press Club. At Old Parliament House, I participated in insightful working groups, and esteemed speakers like Professor Kim Rubenstein and Professor Emerita Anne Twomey supplemented our understanding of Australia’s constitutional foundations.


Meeting and exchanging perspectives with influential figures like Senator Pauline
Hanson, Senator Penny Wong, and having the privilege of meeting the Governor-General, Her Excellency the Hon Samantha Mostyn AC, were remarkable moments.
The program combined insightful working groups and academic engagement with
valuable networking opportunities, allowing me to establish lasting connections with students from all corners of Australia. This experience not only enhanced my appreciation for the Constitution but also inspired me to think boldly about the future of Australia’s governance and federal structure.