Question On Notice No. 1027 asked in the Legislative Council on 13 March 2018 by Hon Martin Aldridge
Question Directed to the: Leader of the House representing the Minister for Sport and Recreation
Parliament: 40 Session: 1
Question
I refer to the recently opened Perth Stadium, and I ask:
(a) has the Minister visited the stadium, if so, on what dates, and for what purpose;
(b) was the Minister attending as a guest of another person or organisation, if so, whom; and
(c) for each occasion identified in (a), how did the Minister travel to and from the stadium?
Answered on 10 April 2018
a) Yes the Minister has visited the stadium since it opened on Sunday 21 January 2018 for the following events:
i. Sunday 21 January 2018 - Official Optus Stadium Opening and Open Day
ii. Sunday 28 January 2018 - One Day International Cricket Game Australia v England
iii. Tuesday 30 January 2018 - Media for the T20 World Cup Announcement
iv. Thursday 1 February 2018 - BBL Semi Final Perth Scorchers v Hobart Hurricanes
v. Monday 5 February 2018 - Media for Chelsea v Perth Glory Game
vi. Thursday 8 February 2018 - Media for Chelsea v Perth Glory Game
vii. Thursday 8 February 2018 - RAC WA Sports Star Awards
viii. Saturday 3 March 2018 Ed Sheeran - personal ticket
ix. Saturday 10 March 2018 - NRL Double Header South Sydney Rabbitohs v Warriors
x. Thursday 15 March 2018 - Media for Memorabilia Reveal
b)
i. No, Government event
ii. Yes, Cricket Australia
iii. No
iv. Yes, WACA
v. No
vi. No
vii. Yes, WA Sports Federation
viii. No
ix. Yes, NRL
x. No
c)
i. Train
ii. Train
iii. Government driver
iv. Train
v. Government driver
vi. Government driver
vii. Government driver
viii. Train
ix. Government driver
x. Government driver