Hon. Kate Doust inquires about the WACA's agreement to use the new Perth Stadium, specifically regarding exit clauses and user fees. The parliamentary secretary confirms no exit clause exists, but a review mechanism does, and user fees are under negotiation.

AnsweredQoN 1366Legislative Council
Asked
22 November 2016
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Sport and Recreation

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PERTH STADIUM — WESTERN
AUSTRALIAN CRICKET ASSOCIATION
1366. Hon KATE
DOUST to the parliamentary secretary representing the Minister for Sport
and Recreation:
I
refer to the agreement to have major cricket test matches, one‑day
internationals and Big Bash League matches played at the new Perth Stadium once
it opens in 2018.
(1) Does an exit clause or a similar clause exist
for the Western Australian Cricket Association within the agreement?
(2)
If yes to (1), what does the exit clause mean for content at the new Perth
Stadium?
(3)
On what terms can the exit clause be activated?
(4)
Under the agreement, what is the user fee for the WACA to use the new Perth
stadium?

AnswerView source ↗

I
thank the member for some notice of the question. I am not completely happy
with the answer, but I might provide it given that it is our last day.
(1)
There is no exit clause; however, there is a review mechanism.
(2)–(3)
Not applicable.
(4)
This is subject to negotiations between VenuesLive and the cricket.

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