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❓ Question seeks information on the Burswood Park Board's involvement in the Perth Entertainment and Sporting Precinct project. Answer clarifies the board's engagement and invitation status to announcements.

AnsweredQoN 308Legislative Assembly

Asked

12 August 2025

Member

Mr Lachlan Hunter

Portfolio

Racing and Gaming

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I refer to the Burswood Park Board, and I ask: (a) on what date was the Burswood Park Board made aware of the proposed Perth Entertainment and Sporting Precinct at Burswood Park; (b) on this date, was the precinct called the Perth Entertainment and Sporting Precinct: (i) if not, what was the precinct called; (c) was the Burswood Park Board consulted on plans for the Perth Entertainment and Sporting Precinct; and (d) was the Burswood Park Board invited to the announcement of the Perth Entertainment and Sporting Precinct?

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Answered

16 September 2025

Responded by

Minister for Racing and Gaming

Response time

9 days

(a-b) In early 2024, the Burswood Park Board was engaged as part of initial feasibility work on a proposed entertainment and sporting project on the former golf course site, this work led to the public announcement in June 2024 by the Premier that early planning was underway.
(c) Yes.
(d) No, the election commitment announcement in January 2025 was a WA Labor announcement in an election campaign.

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