Kate Lundy (ACT, Australian Labor Party, Minister Assisting for Industry and Innovation) Share this | Hansard source

I thank Senator Thistlethwaite for this question, because Australians had a wonderful role to play in the success of the London games. I begin by congratulating the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games for delivering an exceptional experience. As Australians we can be proud that since Sydney, in 2000, Australia's expertise in the organisation and delivery of major sporting events has continued to strengthen. In London there is an impressive list of 46 Australian businesses who played key roles in delivering the games.

While I was in London I made the effort to meet with as many of these businesses as possible and, with the support of the Australian High Commission and our High Commissioner John Dauth, I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to launch Austrade's Australia Unlimited new app, Track Record, which presents these 46 businesses in a very accessible and useful way. (Time expired)