Thursday, 5 March 2026

 Ryan BATCHELOR (Southern Metropolitan) (12:39): My question today is to the Minister for Community Sport. How is the Allan Labor government supporting our local sporting clubs in the Southern Metropolitan Region to help them thrive? The Labor government is backing local community sport clubs right across Victoria, investing in kit, equipment and first aid. Through the local sporting clubs program 47 excellent sports and recreation clubs in Southern Metro have been awarded vital funding, and one of the successful organisations was the Hampton Hammers footy club in Highett, who through that program will receive Indigenous jumpers for their under-19 team. The Hampton Hammers play their matches at the Peterson Reserve, with the state government investing $250,000 to support upgrades for better facilities in partnership with the City of Bayside. More funding, better equipment, healthier communities – that is how the Allan Labor government invests in local sport.