Maiden Speech

1. M E M B E R F O R R O C K H A M P T O N
MAIDEN SPEECH

2. BACKGROUND ON SPEAKER
• Introduce speaker
• Background on speaker including childhood to present
day (schooling and work life)
• Discuss family and friendships
• Include reasons why the speaker loves Rockhampton
• Discuss morals and beliefs

3. BACKGROUND ON ROCKHAMPTON
• Discuss a bit of history on Rockhampton
• Demographics
• What the city has to offer and could potentially
• Statistics on how much Rockhampton has grown

4. TARGET AUDIENCE
• Supporters of the same issues
• Rockhampton population
• Media
• Opposition leaders
• Members of parliament

5. POLITICAL AGENDA
• Discuss why the speaker got involved into politics
• What the strengths and weaknesses of Rockhampton
are
• What the city is in need of
• Discuss what the speaker can provide for the city

6. ISSUES
• Link personal experiences with issues
• Use statistics to prove there is a problem
• Better roads
• Youth unemployment
• More tourism and local events

7. EFFECTIVE SPEECH DEVICES
• Rhetorical questions
• Rhetoric including analogies and repetition
• Emphasis and clarity of voice
• Anecdotes
• Interaction with audience
• Eye contact and hand gestures

8. SUMMARY
• Recap issues raised
• Express the importance of creating a better place for
Rockhampton
• Thank everyone including supporters, family, friends,
other members of parliament and campaign team