FEDRAL Member for Nicholls, Sam Birrell MP, has hosted the 2024 Goulburn Murray Community Leadership – The Fairley Leadership Program in Parliament House.
Mr Birrell organised a broad variety of Members of Parliament to speak to the group as well as participation in a Question-and-Answer session.
“As a 2013 graduate I wanted to ensure the Fairley cohort had a memorable experience in our Nation’s Capital and the opportunity to hear from a variety of our country’s leaders,” Mr Birrell said. “Every MP has had a unique leadership journey and has a huge amount of knowledge to share with inspiring leaders,” he said.
The following MPs presented to the group:
The Hon Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories, Kristy McBain MP.
The Hon Speaker of the House of Representatives, Milton Dick MP.
The Hon Leader of The Nationals, David Littleproud MP.
The Hon, Shadow Minister for Regional Education and Regional Development, Darren Chester MP.
Federal Member for Flinders, Zoe Mckenzie MP.
Independent Senator for the ACT, David Pocock.
Independent Member for Indi, Helen Haines MP.
Members spoke to the group about leadership, why they joined politics, their values, what drives them, as well as advice for leadership in regional communities.
“I hope participants left Canberra feeling inspired and the day gave them the confidence to drive change on a community matter or project important to them,” Mr Birrell said.
“Each MP was very open to the group and provided insights that few people have the opportunity to experience.
“Regardless of our different positions and robust conversations in the Chamber, there’s a lot of bi-partisan work that goes on in Parliament House behind the scenes and this is an example of that.
“Parliament House is a house for everyone, and it was a privilege to host the Fairley cohort,” Mr Birrell said.
The group took part in a tour of Parliament House and were also provided tickets to Question Time on behalf of Mr Birrell.
