Milton Dick elected IPU president, pledges to amplify youth voices and advance climate action
Australian House Speaker Milton Dick has been elected as the 32nd president of the Inter-Parliamentary Union. He plans to focus his term on youth empowerment, climate action, and increasing the representation of smaller nations.
Why it matters
As the leader of the world's oldest multilateral political organization, Dick's agenda could influence global parliamentary cooperation on climate and democratic resilience.
The Australian parliamentary leader takes charge until 2029 as the Arusha Assembly highlights climate resilience, inclusive governance and stronger representation for vulnerable communities.
Australian House Speaker secures 56 percent of votes at Arusha Assembly, pledges greater inclusion of young people, civil society and underrepresented nations.
Australian House of Representatives Speaker Milton Dick has been elected president of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), pledging to strengthen youth participation, advance climate action and give underrepresented nations a greater voice in global parliamentary decision-making.
Dick, 54, was elected the organisation’s 32nd president on Friday during its 153rd Assembly in Arusha, Tanzania, securing 56 percent of the votes in a secret ballot. He defeated candidates from Azerbaijan and Chile to become the first Australian to lead the world’s oldest multilateral political organisation.
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