A Pizza Toppled Parliament: The Unlikely Champion of Democracy Milton Dick's campaign to teach civics through pineapple topped pizzas in schools has become an unlikely anecdote about his crusade to future proof Australian democracy.
However, this quirky approach belies a serious concern: the erosion of trust in institutions and the need for a new generation of Australians to understand the mechanics of democracy.
As Speaker of the House, Dick has spent four years navigating federal politics. But his real mission is to safeguard the democratic system outside the chamber.