Constituency questions
Hawthorn electorate
John PESUTTO (Hawthorn – Leader of the Opposition) (14:36): (270) My question is to the Minister for Community Sport. Every Australian has caught football fever thanks to the efforts of the mighty Matildas. There is a fantastic opportunity for the minister to promote and support football amongst young Victorians, especially young women. Inner East Community Finance and its associated community banks have advised me that they are considering providing a grant of up to $500,000 to support the development of women’s and girls’ sporting facilities at Glenferrie Oval in the fantastic electorate of Hawthorn, which I represent. This would benefit many young players from Boroondara Eagles and Alamein football clubs, to name two. Young women from these clubs play in the National Premier Leagues, the highest level within the Victorian league system. However, they do not have a ground that complies with Football Victoria requirements, which means that their clubs often have to hire grounds outside Boroondara to play games. Will the minister commit to engage with Football Victoria, Boroondara council, Inner East Community Finance and other stakeholders with a view towards upgrading Glenferrie Oval to meet the necessary requirements?