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Parliamentary Questions


Question Without Notice No. 411 asked in the Legislative Assembly on 12 August 2021 by Mr P.J. Rundle

Parliament: 41 Session: 1

AFL GRAND FINAL — OPTUS STADIUM

411. Mr P.J. RUNDLE to the Minister for Sport and Recreation:

I refer to the current discussions with the AFL regarding hosting the AFL grand final at Optus Stadium.

(1) Can the minister provide an update on how these discussions are progressing?

(2) Is he taking proactive steps to ensure that WA footy fans do not miss out on this opportunity?

Dr A.D. BUTI replied:

(1)–(2) I thank the member for Roe for his question. As the member of course would have read in the papers, discussions have been held. The AFL is obviously keen for Western Australia to be a possible destination for the finals. As the Premier and the Deputy Premier said and as I would say, we very much hope that the situation in Victoria gets under control and that the grand final, which is traditionally held at the MCG, continues to be held there. We will have to wait to see what happens. If it is held in WA, it would be great to see the Dockers play in the grand final at Optus Stadium.

The SPEAKER: I thought that was also a good answer—until the last line.