Rod Kemp (Victoria, Liberal Party, Minister for the Arts and Sport) Share this | Hansard source

As it was during the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games, the MCG will be the centrepiece of the games, where much of the sporting drama will unfold, Senator Ray. During the games, the G will transform from a theatre for art and culture to a theatre for sport. There was no surprise when the Treasurer, Peter Costello—Senator Ray, this will be of interest to you—announced that the G would be added to the national heritage register late last year, given its iconic status on the world sporting stage.