Thursday, 2 April 2026

 Anthony CARBINES (Ivanhoe – Minister for Police, Minister for Community Safety, Minister for Victims, Minister for Racing) (10:06): Junior footy and cricket in Macleod have a new home-ground advantage with the completion of a new pavilion at Macleod Park, a $4.3 million redevelopment which included $1.82 million from the Allan Labor government. It is home to some 550 junior players from the Eagles football and cricket teams, and previously the ageing pavilion was really struggling to cope with that growing demand. I was really pleased to join the team there at the opening for both the junior football and cricket teams. Also as the father of a 2023 under-12 girls premiership player I was very pleased to join so many families and the volunteers that make it happen. The new pavilion includes four player and two official rooms with amenities suitable for women and girls, accessible public amenities, a social room, a kitchen, a timekeeper’s room, an office and storage space. There are also new viewing areas that are quite spectacular, and it is a fully accessible building that has got a lift and all. It is going to be great for activities there at Macleod Park for junior football and for cricket.