Andrew Wallace (Fisher, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

Eventually they came on board. They were very late to the party, but, yes, they did. I'll take that interjection.

I have already had several meetings with the Treasurer and other relevant ministers about this project and I'm grateful to them for their consideration. My constituents can rest assured that I'll continue to advocate for funding for the stadium in the run-up to next year's federal budget. In 2020, with Elton John's concerts and the Melbourne Storm playing on the coast, we've all seen how much the Sunshine Coast Stadium and the Sunshine Coast get behind these fantastic events. These events have been a fantastic way of drawing more visitors to the coast, and it's been great to see such a boost to our accommodation, houses, restaurants and tourist attractions. A bigger, better stadium would draw more professional sports and more big shows like those to the Sunshine Coast. Every show and every game introduces new people to the coast, who will visit again and tell their friends about the incredible time that they've had. I urge Fisher residents who agree with me that we need an upgraded stadium on the Sunshine Coast and more events like those that we've seen this year to contact my office and let me know today. The more voices the better. Every email helps to show how much of a priority this is for our community. Elton John and the champion Sunshine Coast Storm have shown us what is possible. Now let's see what other once-in-a-lifetime experiences we can bring to the Sunshine Coast.

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