Page 2986 - Week 08 - Thursday, 15 August 2019
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new residents by 2028. Whilst strong population growth brings great diversity into our community, it also creates economic challenges that must be addressed. This budget recognises the importance of job creation in supporting our growing population and stimulating economic activity in our region. The ACT Labor government is prioritising the creations of new jobs for Canberrans through the facilitation of major events as well as promoting our tourism sector on a global stage.
As an avid cricket fan, I am incredibly excited that Canberra will play host to the ICC Twenty20 Cricket World Cup at Manuka Oval in 2020. Not only will this event please my fellow cricket fans in Canberra but, more importantly, it will create a number of local jobs as well as attract international visitors, providing a direct and immediate boost to our local businesses and overall economy.
Expanding the operation and promotion of our tourism sector remains a key economic priority in this budget. Locally, in Yerrabi, a new $300,000 camping area will be created near the existing Exhibition Park camping ground, attracting local and interstate visitors to the area.
Also in 2020, Canberra will host the Australian Tourism Awards. This event, again, will create a number of jobs for Canberra locals but will also signify the ACT’s capability and commitment to being a key tourism hub in Australia. This is supported through the government’s continued commitment to grow our international relations, which will deliver economic, social and cultural benefits to all Canberrans.
I am proud of this government’s commitment to job creation for our locals, as well as its continued work promoting Canberra and what it has to offer, to attract both local and international visitors.
The key area of investment to stimulate the economy is the transport and infrastructure sector. In this budget I am pleased that the ACT government has affirmed its commitment to expanding local transport and infrastructure through developing a number of projects within the ACT, especially in my electorate of Yerrabi. Most notably, the proposed development of the multimillion-dollar Throsby multi-sport complex, which will include a number of soccer facilities and football facilities, will place ACT sporting infrastructure on the world stage, attracting international events and boosting the economy.
Similarly, this budget has committed over $1 million to the designed improvement of the Gungahlin town centre road network, an investment that, I can assure you, will be greatly welcomed by all the residents. Investment in infrastructure in this year’s budget solidifies the continued economic growth of our regions as well as providing exciting prospects for the future of the ACT.
In conclusion, a strong economy benefits all Canberrans. Only an ACT Labor government is committed to continuing the strength of our great economy through supporting our hardworking local business owners, creating new jobs for Canberrans through investment in tourism and events as well as continuing to invest in key areas of the ACT such as transport and infrastructure. The commitments outlined in this budget will ensure not only that our economy continues to prosper but also that all
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