The Neville Bonner Memorial Prize
The Neville Bonner Memorial Prize is an Australian speaking competition for students in years 9 and 10 from both private and public schools. The competition aims to encourage these students to take an interest in civics, particularly our system of government and constitutional arrangements. In 2009, the Australians for Constitutional Monarchy (ACM) held its inaugural competition. Some of Sydney’s leading schools received it well and are now integral to an incorporated civics educational programme, which has since expanded rapidly. In 2010, The Crowned Republic saw competitions in Sydney and the Central Coast. And in 2011, the competition was expanded nationally, with regional competitions held in each capital city and several other regional areas. Due to the increasing demand for places in the competition, we have decided to facilitate the online competition this year. As always, cash prizes and the prestigious Neville Bonner Memorial Prize shield are at stake. Further, each national […]
Find Your Local Competition
The Neville Bonner Memorial Prize will be held online, More information on submitting your school’s entry will be coming soon. The best entry from each state will be allowed to participate in our national final, which will be held at NSW Parliament House via live streaming in front of a learned, three-judge panel.