Congratulations to the students from Marrickville High School who participated in the Student Human Rights Forum held at NSW Parliament on 1 September. This forum represents something truly special – young people engaging directly with the democratic process, bringing their voices, perspectives, and passion for justice into the very heart of our parliamentary system. These students demonstrated the kind of civic engagement that gives me enormous hope for our future. Human rights education is not just about learning abstract concepts – it's about empowering young people to understand their role as active citizens and advocates for justice. When students participate in forums like this, they're not just observers of democracy; they become participants in shaping it. The energy, thoughtfulness, and commitment these students brought to the forum reflects the excellent work happening at Marrickville High School. Their teachers and school community should be incredibly proud of fostering such engaged, socially conscious young citizens. Congratulations to Odessa Beall, Ruby Clarkson, Malia Edwards, Max Merritt-Eagan, Nash O'Bryan, Nace Ryan, and Tully Schlesinger and their dedicated teacher Mr Igor Andonov!