Paralympics Australia

Mr COWDREY (Colton) (14:23): My question is to the Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing, and I thank her for her genuine interest in this issue: will the government make a contribution to Paralympics Australia for the 2024 games appeal fund? With your leave, sir, and that of the house, I will explain.

Leave granted.

Mr COWDREY: The South Australian government provided the appeal committee with funds to support the Premier's Games Appeal Dinner but has not yet provided a direct contribution to our Paralympians through the games appeal fund.

The Hon. P.B. MALINAUSKAS (Croydon—Premier) (14:24): I am happy to take this matter as it has been drawn to my attention. Yes, the state government is very keen to provide support where we can to various not-for-profit causes and that includes the Olympic fund and the Paralympic fund. I understand that on Monday afternoon there is at least one meeting, if not a second meeting, that has been arranged in my diary to be able to meet with representatives of Paralympics Australia and talk about how that funding arrangement will operate into the future. The state government is keen to make a contribution to reflect the effort and the celebration, so I'm happy to make sure that that is as productive as possible.