The Minns Labor Government has slashed almost $225 million from the Office of Sport budget, dealing a major blow to community sporting clubs, athletes and local sporting infrastructure across New South Wales.
When it comes to the Australian culture and Australian community, nothing connects us all like Sport. Whether it is the current or future Socceroos, Matildas or Olympic athletes, the Minns Government is happy to stand next to them but will not invest in our future sporting stars.
Sport is how communities come together, how young people learn teamwork and resilience, and how we celebrate our national identity on the local field and the world stage.
The Liberal and Nationals Government’s record on local community sport investment included:
Active Kids vouchers, helping families with the cost of children’s sport and recreation activities.
First Lap vouchers, introducing thousands of young children to learn-to-swim programs and improving water safety outcomes.
Nearly $900 million invested through community infrastructure grant programs to improve the accessibility and quality of sporting infrastructure across New South Wales.
Shadow Minister for Sport Natalie Ward said the cuts were a betrayal of the thousands of volunteers, families and local clubs who need support to keep sport accessible and affordable.
“Sport brings Australians together. It is an essential community activity. Every dollar cut from sport is a dollar taken away from opportunities for young people, local clubs and future champions.” Mrs Ward said.
The Minns Government must explain why sport has once again been forced to pay the price for its budget decisions.”
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