Thursday, 21 March 2024

Constituency questions

Eastern Victoria Region

Tom McINTOSH (Eastern Victoria) (12:50): (773) My question is for the Minister for Community Sport in the other place. Footy season is officially on, and I cannot wait to watch the mighty Pies go back to back. It is not just the AFL that is back, though; local footy and netball clubs across our sports-mad state are starting their seasons too. Getting people involved in sport has great benefits for physical and mental health, which is why this government is backing in local clubs to give them the facilities they need. We have invested millions in upgrades in new clubrooms, change rooms, groundworks and lighting facilities, and in recent months I have visited Mornington, Rosebud, Korumburra, Sale, Lindenow, South Foster and Paynesville, just to name a few. These investments are making it easier for Victorians to get involved in footy and netball, leading to happier and healthier communities. Minister, what is the government doing to ensure that people in Eastern Victoria have access to the best footy and netball facilities possible?