From the 19th to the 21st of March, Mason Wright attended the annual National Schools Constitutional Convention in Canberra. The convention brings 120 delegates from across Australia together to discuss key constitutional matters that are affecting Australians. This year the topic was ‘A new preamble to the Australian Constitution’. On the last day the topic was put to a referendum for all students to vote. The verdict returned majority, “Yes, we do need a new preamble to the Australian Constitution.” The findings of the convention were then presented to the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Sue Lines, to be tabled in parliament and recorded in Hansard.
Mason summarised, “The opportunity to be involved in the convention gave me invaluable experiences and an insight into the government policy and decision making. I urge anyone who has a passion for politics, a thirst for knowledge and the drive to step out of your comfort zone, to apply to be involved in this once in a lifetime experience.“
Well done, Mason.