Thursday, 19 February 2026

 Jordan CRUGNALE (Bass) (14:48): (1525) My question is to the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events: with the departure of the MotoGP next year, what new opportunities can we explore, support and deliver for alternate major events and ancillary projects and programs, including arts and culture, nature-based ecotourism, wellness and of course infrastructure? The private operator’s decision to move the event to Adelaide has been disappointing for a number of reasons. It is our state and nation’s biggest regional sports event and has showcased the island to the world while bringing enormous prosperity and hundreds of local jobs. But the operator’s insistence on turning the MotoGP into a street racing event has been made, so now we need to roll up our sleeves. We are a determined, innovative and creative-thinking community with renowned vision, ideas, drive and spirit to find new opportunities in all their forms, and we are keen to ensure that the island, Bass Coast and the wider region benefit from future investment and support for local events that continue to showcase the best of all we have to offer. We look forward to working with the minister.