Ms ADDISON (Wendouree) (18:25): My question is for the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events and Minister for Creative Industries. Will the minister please advise how the Andrews Labor government is continuing to support tourism for Ballarat?

Ballarat’s tourism offerings are interesting, immersive and innovative. Long gone are the days of Ballarat only being known for being ‘old, gold and cold’.

Whilst the internationally renowned Sovereign Hill and the iconic Art Gallery of Ballarat have always been significant tourism drawcards for our city, Ballarat’s reputation as a tourism destination is ever changing and attracting new audiences.

Proudly, the Andrews Labor government has supported major events, including the Ballarat International Foto Biennale, White Night, AFL games at Mars Stadium and 1000 Doors Ballarat. Further, our government’s $6.7 million for a National Centre for Photography will further enhance our reputation as a creative city.

I look forward to hearing from the minister and hope to welcome him to Ballarat soon.

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