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Sean Sammon is a former advisor to the Federal Government on all things sport and has been blamed by his mates for every single Australian sporting loss over the past 18 months. While enjoying an early retirement Sean is working on his golf handicap and rediscovering the beauty of retro footy between reading the papers and websites (front and back/top and bottom) to see how the world of sport is affected by the powers that be.
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Political journos are rediscovering their investigative skills and have been scouring through politicians' past travel expenses. In the Canberra press gallery, sporting expenses are…
Elections are a good time to be in the sporting business. Historically elite, amateur and recreational sports have done very well financially during campaigns…
The federal election campaign has started and we are all counting down the days till September 7. Over the next few weeks I will…
Hey James – you’re spot on. When in Government Labor in WA had committed and spent funds to redevelop Subiaco, the plan included purchasing houses surrounding the stadium in order to expand it. With a State Liberal victory however the redevelopment of Subiaco was scrapped and plans have progressed for a new 700 million stadium at Burswood. It will be home for the eagles and freo. In addition, its worth noting that the then Gillard Government committed $10 million to a new home for freo at Cockburn so AFL is doing well in WA. Should Abbott win I would be expecting to see an announcement at some point in his first term regarding funding for Burswood.
Politics and sport: how election cash promises will affect your sport (pt 2)
Hey Brian
With regard to sports betting both sides came out in May encouraging the broadcasters to put in place voluntary codes of practise and then Stephen Conroy (then Minister for Communications) did the following: http://www.minister.dbcde.gov.au/conroy/media/media_releases/2013/082.
In addition, Abbott also came out against it: http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/tony-abbott-issues-sports-bet-warning/story-fnhocxo3-1226635328701
With regard to Alcohol, both sides have confirmed in the past that they will not be legislating against alcohol advertising, but as always, this may change.
Politics and sport: how election cash promises will affect your sport (pt 2)
Hi Chui, all the figures included have been announced during campaign proper, announcements such as the $20 million for Parramatta Stadium were made prior the ‘caretaker’ period thus result in cash being provided. No organisation will receive funding until a new Government is elected and then it is the prerogative of that Government
Politics and sport: how election cash promises will affect your sport (pt 2)
Hey Midfilelder – you raise some solid points that I think worthy enough of an own piece which can include the exect figures provided to both the sport and arts at a federal level and the process of how sports funding is decided. watch this space…
Politics and sport: how the election will affect your sport (pt 1)
Hey Matthew, not to defend Gina or Clive but both have been pretty solid contributors to sport in the past. Gina has sponsored Swimming Australia to the tune of $10 million to establish the Georgina Hope Foundation Swimmer Support Scheme (http://swimming.org.au/news/index.cfm?fuseaction=NewsItem&NewsID=29197) and Clive was in the past a well known supporter of sporting clubs in Northern Queensland.
Politics and sport: how the election will affect your sport (pt 1)
Thanks nickoldschool, much appreciated and I hope I can add to your final decision!
Politics and sport: how the election will affect your sport (pt 1)
Hi Spiro, like yourself I’m following this very closely in the papers and if I could address your two points separately:
On your first point It would be very difficult to judge the direct impact of the ASADA investigation with voters. I think there is a small chance some voters may use it as a side issue amongst the usual health, education & economy but I’m not certain that the investigation itself is a swing issue.
Secondly I think it has to be remembered that the investigations into the two codes are at different stages so when you put the investigations side by side there does appear to be a discrepancy but as ASADA is legislated to do under its mandate from Government and WADA they have to treat both codes the same, which is something to keep in mind as they unfold.
Politics and sport: how the election will affect your sport (pt 1)
Hey Titus, with regard to the libs commitment to water safety its broken down into the following areas (below) and both sides have committed to funds to refurbish club houses in different locations, as it sounds like you know, surf life saving clubs run on the smell of an oily rag.
Libs breakdown of spending for water safety policy announcement.
$8 million for surf life saving clubs to purchase much need equipment;
$2 million for Surf Life Saving Australia to develop their Beach Drowning Black Spot programme;
$4 million for Royal Life Saving Society – Australia to reduce drowning across our inland waterways; and
$1 million to support Australia’s leading provider of swim teacher accreditation and training – AUSTSWIM.
Politics and sport: how election cash promises will affect your sport (pt 2)