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Answers to questions
Sport—diving
(Question No 258)
Mr Milligan asked the Minister for Sport and Recreation, upon notice, on 12 May 2017 (redirected to the Minister for Education and Early Childhood Development):
(1) Is the Minister aware of the situation of the ACT Diving Team being excluded from the games to represent the ACT at the Pacific School Games in December 2017.
(2) Why are decisions being made on the basis of financial risk minimisation.
(3) Why, even though they offered to cover their own costs, School Sports ACT still refuses to let the Diving team attend.
(4) Why did School Sports ACT suggest 7 students were enough back in December and then change their mind to require 8-10 students in March.
(5) Is the Minister aware that this will negatively impact on their opportunities to compete at the elite level.
(6) What is the cost per student for those attending the Games in all sporting activities including (a) what are the travel costs and who covers these, (b) what are the accommodation costs and who covers these, (c) what are the participation costs and who covers these, (d) how much does the Directorate cover for these costs, (e) what is the total cost to the student and (f) what is the total cost to the Directorate.
(7) What will the Minister do to address this matter in favour of the students who are so marginalised and disadvantaged by this decision.
Ms Berry: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
(1) Yes, I responded to a letter from Mr Milligan about diving students wishing to participate in the Pacific School Games on 12 May 2017.
(2) School Sport ACT is expected to exercise responsible financial management.
(3) The decision not to send ACT diving team to the Pacific School Games was an operational decision made by School Sport ACT, taking into consideration a range of factors including costs and the current level of performance of students wishing to compete at an event.
(4) The decision not to send ACT diving team to the Pacific School Games was an operational decision made by School Sport ACT, taking into consideration a range of factors including costs and the current level of performance of students wishing to compete at an event.
(5) It is unfortunate the ACT is not participating in the diving at the Pacific Schools Games however the decision was made by School Sport ACT, taking into consideration a range of factors including costs and the current level of performance of students wishing to compete at an event.
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