Anthony Albanese (Grayndler, Australian Labor Party, Prime Minister) Share this | Hansard source

including the $50 million that the federal government provided for the Macquarie Point site way back in 2012. It is true that since then there was a failure to invest and progress urban redevelopment on that site. I think that site is ideal for a significant urban project and renewal for Tasmania. I've thought that for a long period of time. It is unfortunate that the site still has remediation work to do.

I understand the member's position, and he's put it very clearly, but I'll continue to work constructively with the Tasmanian government of Premier Rockliff. I'll continue to engage with him. As the member knows, the Tasmanian Premier, in particular, has a very strong view about this. Proposals have been submitted to the government and they're being considered as part of our budget process. At the time, in 2012, I said this:

A carefully re-designed Macquarie Point precinct has the opportunity to transform the waterfront. It is a project that will boost Hobart's liveability, sustainability and the Tasmanian economy.

I want to make sure that we move beyond a debate just about a stadium or a non-stadium.

Honourable members interjecting—

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