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

In my coastal electorate of Moore, we are proud of our active surf lifesaving community, numbering 5,000 members and two great local surf clubs, Sorrento and Mullaloo, which are both very competitive in surf sports at a national level. Our surf lifesavers provide an essential community safety service by patrolling 20 kilometres of beaches stretching between Burns Beach and Trigg. They regularly rescue beachgoers in distress and save lives.

I recently met with Rob Doherty and Andy Jones, the respective presidents of Sorrento and Mullaloo, on joining with the City of Joondalup in campaigning for a $2 million federal contribution towards the interior fit-out of both clubs as part of the planned redevelopment. Our surf clubs are based in ageing buildings which are more than 40 years old, are too small and do not meet the contemporary standards for disabled access. The run-down change rooms, cramped surf rescue storage equipment areas, dated first-aid training rooms and limited gym facilities require refurbishment to be brought up to a modern standard of compliance. With both surf clubs, the local government and the state government all making significant project contributions, I strongly make the case for a $2 million federal contribution towards the interior fit-out and call upon the Albanese government to commit funds in support of surf lifesaving in Western Australia.