Malarndirri McCarthy (NT, Australian Labor Party, Assistant Minister for Indigenous Australians) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

A lot is happening in Alice Springs. I want to thank the residents of Alice Springs who've been involved with a number of events that are taking place. Most recently, the 31st Imparja Cup was held from 17 to 21 February 2024, with divisions in major centres, men's community and women's community, and, this year, the introduction of the schools division, which brought together 40 talented juniors aged from 11 to 13 from four of our schools in Alice Springs. This created great excitement for the schoolchildren there. The Imparja Cup comprised over 300 Indigenous players from the Territory, starting with a friendly game between Alice Springs and Tennant Creek. It began in 1993 and is now the largest cricket carnival in Australia.

I'll just share with the Senate that fabALICE is on in March. It's a unique showcase of drag, family and cabaret events celebrating the inclusivity and diversity of the Red Centre. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the well-known movie The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, so, if you want to celebrate that anniversary, join Alice Springs for fabALICE.

Paul Scarr (Queensland, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Where's the bus?

Malarndirri McCarthy (NT, Australian Labor Party, Assistant Minister for Indigenous Australians) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

There'll be the bus. There will be a Priscilla hub bar. There will be a Budget Barbie Camper Town Tour and dress-up. So, Senator Scarr, you're more than welcome to come to Central Australia in March.