❓ Hon. Spagnolo questions the government's justification for Perth Park over upgrades to existing venues, citing the ACIL Allen report. The government defends Perth Park by stating it addresses infrastructure gaps that existing venues cannot.
AnsweredQoN 969Legislative Council
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2 December 2025
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Deputy Premier; Treasurer; Minister for Transport; Sport and Recreation
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I refer to the ACIL Allen Perth Park Business Case Summary, and I ask: (a) how did the Government test whether alternative investments would generate greater economic or social benefit, given the report identifies only the Perth Park option and does not include comparisons with upgrades to existing venues?
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24 February 2026
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Parliamentary Secretary to the Deputy Premier; Treasurer; Minister for Transport; Sport and Recreation
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7 days
(a) Western Australia has national and international award-winning venues, like Optus Stadium and RAC Arena.
Perth Park addresses gaps in the state's sporting and events infrastructure that cannot be addressed through upgrades to existing venues.
Perth Park addresses gaps in the state's sporting and events infrastructure that cannot be addressed through upgrades to existing venues.
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