Tuesday, 9 December 2025

 David DAVIS (Southern Metropolitan) (12:42): (2073) My matter today is for the interest of the Minister for Creative Industries but particularly the Treasurer as well. It concerns the Australian National Academy of Music, which is situated in South Melbourne, in the town hall in my electorate. Pursuant to a 1995 memorandum of understanding between the Commonwealth and Victoria, Victoria is responsible for the maintenance of the national centre of excellence at that centre. Port Phillip has contributed $40 million and the Commonwealth has contributed $25 million, under both the Morrison and the Albanese governments, and $29 million has been put in place by philanthropic support. I understand ANAM has met with the Treasurer, and I ask the Treasurer: what steps will you take to ensure that Victoria’s contribution is paid and when, pursuant to its responsibilities under the memorandum of understanding?