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MINISTER FOR SPORT

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION

QUESTION NO. 1215

Sheffield Shield Competition - ACT Team

Mr Cornwell - asked the minister for Sport

(1) Have any negotiations taken place at Government level to enter an ACT team in the Sheffield Shield Competition.

(2) Does the Government support such an approach; and if so,

would it support on similar terms to say, its support for

the Raiders. -

(3) Does participation in the Shield require upgrading at Manuka Oval of (a) the Bradman Pavilion; (b) grandstands and (c) seating; and, if so, what assistance would the Government be prepared to provide.

Mr Lamont - the answer to the Members questions is as follows:

(1) While the Government would welcome ACT entry into the Sheffield Shield Competition there have not been any negotiations at the Government level to enter an ACT team in the Sheffield Shield Competition. The negotiation of such arrangements are properly a matter for the ACT Cricket Association and the Australian Cricket Board.

(2) The Government would support the ACT Cricket Association to become part of the Shield Competition. Indeed it has been Government policy to encourage and support, wherever possible, any ACT sporting organisation seeking to gain statehood. Until final proposals are formulated by the ACT Cricket Association it would be inappropriate to speculate on what assistance, if any, would need to be considered.

(3) Manuka Oval is suitable and has been used for Sheffield Shield cricket and other National and International cricket fixtures. It is recognised in cricketing circles as a world class cricket venue.

Any future proposals to upgrade the existing facilities at the oval would be considered on a needs basis and subject to budgetary priorities.

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