Ian Goodenough (Moore, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Next week is National Local Government Week, and I look forward to welcoming a delegation from the City of Joondalup to Canberra as they advocate for federal funding contributions towards priority local projects. A series of meetings have been organised with relevant ministers to discuss the need to secure federal support towards priority projects, such as upgrading the roads to facilitate the development of Joondalup City North, establish the Joondalup innovation precinct, redevelop the clubrooms at Heathridge Park and progress the Joondalup performing arts cultural convention and exhibition centre. These are all essential projects to enable the growth of our regional city.

In February, the Prime Minister declared that Moore is now a key seat following the change in political dynamics. Moore now matters even more. Accordingly, in conjunction with the City of Joondalup, I extended an invitation to the Albanese government ministers with relevant portfolio responsibilities for infrastructure, industry and science, sport and the arts to visit my electorate of Moore to view these key projects firsthand, to engage with the local community at events and to enter into further detailed discussions on funding submissions of the City of Joondalup. Ministers will be assured of a warm, welcome reception as we meet the strong merit based case for federal supports on behalf of the Moore community.