Women in Sport

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (14:35): Supplementary: given that we have obligations for hosting the Women's World Cup that we now have to fulfil, which include, as the minister touched on, the increased participation of women and girls in that sport, is The Power of Her conference and awards part of that obligation and, for the acquittal, is the department for sport and recreation or the department for tourism the responsible portfolio?

The Hon. E.S. BOURKE (Minister for Emergency Services and Correctional Services, Minister for Autism, Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing) (14:36): My understanding is—

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Order!

The Hon. E.S. BOURKE: I do thank you for your question. As this is a major event, usually the major events come under the Minister for Tourism, so I am happy to look into that further for you and get any further advice.

The PRESIDENT: The Hon. Ms Franks, your question.

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS: A different minister is responsible for women in sport in this state—not anything to do with the current minister.

The PRESIDENT: The Hon. Ms Franks, was that your question?

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Order!

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS: I said the quiet thing out loud.

The PRESIDENT: The Hon. Ms Franks, if you are ready you could ask your question. That would be really good.