Michael McCormack (Riverina, National Party) Share this | Hansard source

I acknowledge all the other ministers in the room who come from regional Australia. It is great that Labor is finally recognising that good people from regional Australia are here to represent the portfolio areas. I also want to acknowledge the fact that in round 3 of the RDAF funding Tumbarumba in my electorate will receiving $340,000 for a sports stadium. I appreciate that. I am always very balanced on these things. I expressed concern last night in the parliament about the fact that the electorates of Watson and Lalor are receiving funding in the next round, round 4. I do hope that Tumut shire, which was one of the final applicants for funding for Gocup Road, receive that funding because that is a vital corridor for transport and industry in that region.

I have some questions here from the shadow minister for sport, who is unable to be here. Is the relevant minister here or should I put them on notice?

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