Legislative Council, Wednesday 23 November 2022

Ms FORREST question to LEADER of the GOVERNMENT in the LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Mrs HISCUTT

With regard to the most recent announcements related to a Tasmanian AFL team and the alleged need for a new stadium in Hobart:

1. If funding is sought, or offered, by the Australian Government to fund part or all of a new stadium, will the Treasurer and Premier ensure the funds granted for any new stadium are quarantined from the CGC GST determinations to ensure the funds aren’t clawed back through reduced GST to the State, as was the case with the RHH grant funds; and

2. If not fully funded by the Australian Government, will funds be sought from AFL; and
a. If not, why not; and

3. Will other private funds be sought; and
a. If so, would this impact on the ownership and management of a new stadium by Stadiums Tasmania?

ANSWER:

1. Yes, it is the Government’s intention that any Australian Government contribution to the new stadium would be quarantined from GST calculations.

2. It is currently intended that the AFL will make a contribution to the cost of the new stadium.
a. Not applicable – refer above.

3. It is too early to speculate on the final level of contributions to the stadium and any impact on ownership arrangements. The first important step is to secure an appropriate contribution from the Australian Government.
a. Not applicable – refer above.