Mr. Rundle questions the Minister about Perth potentially hosting the entire AFL finals series, given WA's success with the Dreamtime match. The Minister credits the government's COVID-19 management for WA's ability to host major games and criticises NSW's handling of the pandemic.

AnsweredQoN 412Legislative Assembly
Asked
12 August 2021
Portfolio
Sport and Recreation

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AFL GRAND FINAL — OPTUS STADIUM
412. Mr P.J. RUNDLE to the Minister for Sport and
Recreation:
I have a supplementary question. I cannot
agree with the last part of that answer. Given that WA successfully hosted the
recent Dreamtime match very well, is the minister advocating for Perth to host
the entire AFL finals series, potentially?

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As the member said, we successfully
managed the Dreamtime game here. The fact that we can have major games here and
we can be in the picture for AFL finals is because of the leadership of this
government in controlling COVID-19. One place where the finals will not be held
is New South Wales. Rather than talking to Clive Palmer, it is about time you got on the phone to the
Premier of New South Wales and told her to come here and look at what we
do in WA!
Several members interjected.
The SPEAKER : Members! Leader
of the House.
Mr D.A. Templeman : Madam
Speaker —
The SPEAKER : I am not giving
you the call; I am calling you to order.

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