Council
20 October, 2023
Shadow Minister visits region
SHADOW Minister for Youth, Tourism, Sports and Events Sam Groth paid a special visit to Warrnambool last Thursday.
At the invitation of South West Coast MP Roma Britnell, Mr Groth spent the day meeting with tourism businesses, community sporting groups and youth organisations across the region.
“Mr Groth came to hear from communities on the ground,” Ms Britnell said.
“It’s great that my colleagues recognise how important it is for them, as Shadow Ministers, to come to the regions and see first-hand the regional issues and opportunities I raise in the Cabinet room,” Ms Britnell said.
“Sam has been instrumental in holding the government accountable and has also been at the forefront of the botched Commonwealth Games inquiry”.
On the back of the cancellation of the Commonwealth Games, Mr Groth said he felt it was important he “checked in” with regional tourism and service providers to see what advocacy they need to keep these sectors strong and flourishing.
“The government is spruiking there are a number of funds available around tourism and sport, and we need to make sure that every region gets its fair share,” Mr Groth said.
During the day Ms Britnell and Mr Groth also spent time meeting with representatives from youth programs Standing Tall and Beyond the Bell.
A drop-in visit was also made to the Warrnambool Lawn Tennis Club where the Shadow Minister enjoyed a hit with young local tennis players who were delighted to have a rally with the former tennis star (who still holds the record for the fastest serve in the world).
