Tuesday, 18 November 2025

 John PESUTTO (Hawthorn) (14:58): (1406) My question is to the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events. What support, including any grants or similar programs, might be available to assist the South Yarra Football Netball Club returning to Fritsch Holzer reserve in Hawthorn? By way of context, in 2022 the government commenced a $24 million upgrade of the facilities at Fritsch Holzer reserve, which is managed by Swinburne secondary college. Until works began the reserve had long been the home ground of South Yarra Football Netball Club, and there was a clear expectation that they would return once the redevelopment was complete. The path back, however, has not been straightforward, and after the works I understand the school received strong interest from several private school–affiliated clubs able to outbid South Yarra. Thanks to Boroondara council and an important intervention by the then Minister for Education, this was resolved. Since then negotiations between the council, the Victorian School Building Authority and the club have stalled. I ask the minister for such information as will assist.