Senate debates

Wednesday, 13 November 2019

Motions

Women in Sport

4:15 pm

Photo of Jonathon DuniamJonathon Duniam (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Assistant Minister for Forestry and Fisheries) Share this | Hansard source

All Australians can be proud of the amazing success of our female athletes. The last two years have seen landmark achievements for women in cricket, soccer, AFL, rugby, netball and basketball. We have seen improved pay and conditions for women in many sports, and record crowds are turning out to support our female athletes. The government believes that achieving sustainable pay requires buy-in across the entire sport ecosystem, which includes organisations, news, media, fans and broadcasters. The government is doing its bit by investing in initiatives to increase women's participation in sport through leadership programs; funding accessible, safe and inclusive sporting infrastructure; and boosting broadcasting of women's sport to help build audiences.

Question agreed to.

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