More new MPs rose in parliament on Monday and again yesterday to deliver their defining maiden speeches, including the youngest-ever federal parliamentarian in Liberal newbie Wyatt Roy. In our efforts to get to know the class of 2010, Crikey captures the highlights…
Maiden speeches
The class of 2010: maiden speeches from the new MPs
Less than one third of the 32 new federal MPs have delivered their maiden speeches to the 43rd parliament of Australia. There are more than a few faces to watch among the 24 men and eight women, writes Crikey intern Inga Ting.
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Ken Wyatt, Australia’s first indigenous MP, draped in kangaroo skin, struggled through his maiden speech in parliament yesterday. He wasn’t the only one moved…
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