Members statements
Alexandra Park, Portland
Jacinta ERMACORA (Western Victoria) (13:23): Last Thursday I represented Minister for Community Sport Ros Spence at the opening of the new Alexandra Park sports pavilion in Portland. Although I did the honours, it was Gayle Tierney MP who did the work with the Portland community to achieve this sensational facility. This completely new build will have a profound impact on the community. People and their carers can now use adult changing facilities rather than going home prematurely. Women netballers and footballers will now have change rooms of their own. Volunteers who run the canteen will now have arguably the best view on the ground. Umpires and other officials have dedicated facilities reflecting the value of their roles. Club leaders now have office and administration facilities. Club members and the broader community now have a large function room to enjoy and, very importantly, public toilet facilities that respect however you identify, whether that is binary or non-binary. I congratulate the Westerns Football Netball Club, Portland Tigers cricket club and female football, Gorae Portland Cricket Club and Glenelg Shire Council. This project is the embodiment of the phrase ‘Equality is not negotiable’ and the essence of the Andrews Labor government. I congratulate Gayle Tierney for achieving this transformative project for the community of Portland.