the fan
Years ago
wondering if any certain results will affect basketball in australia ?
always talk of doom and gloom and less money for everything - but is there any party that might keep us moving forward ?
Nobody is really pushing my buttons - someone that gets behind our great sport might just get my vote (along with some bigger issues out there)
I know Ed Husic is a huge basketball fan (has a Sydney Kings and Derrick Rose jersey hanging in his office) so him being a minister might be some hope he can have some influence?
The Situation
Years ago
Yes the election results will have an effect. If Labor loses, some of the former MPs and their staff will be looking for jobs and who better than KK to stash some (more) of her mates in a role at BA.
Jack Toft
Years ago
It's an interesting question. None of the major parties have devoted much time to sport and recreation as most polls don't see it as a major issue.
One would expect that if there were a number of close electorates come the election, some "sweeteners" may be on the table, but the issue is that all sport is fighting for the same bread crumbs.
An outdoor oval complex is also going to be a front runner. It can be AFL, NRL, cricket, dog walkers, softball, baseball, lacrosse etc. A corner of the oval can be concreted for netball, tennis etc etc. A government could spent $5M and keep a large group of people happy.
That same $5M could be used to build a court facility for basketball, indoor soccer, netball, volleyball, badminton, korfball, but a small number of people would be happy.
Governments always want to have a social agenda so their is always a funding pie somewhere.
Isaac
Years ago
Broncos got $3-6m promised ($3m Labor, $6m Coalition) for their facilities. Despite them being majority owned by Murdoch, as though he needs more money. Haven't seen any other sporting-related pitches.
Libertine
Years ago
Isaac, monies towards Central Coast (A-League), monies to West Sydney region for stadia upgrades (about $12m).
There was also a package for Cricket Australia to run World Cup 2015, but not sure if that was pre-campaign or not.
HO
Years ago
No one is giving the real answer. Sitiveni will win his Brisbane seat, and he will then fix basketball. He promised it would happen.
LanceUppercut
Years ago
Hey Some_fulla I will be, Im not a multinational corporation or mining magnate so the other parties won't be getting my vote. The greens do get an unfair wrap from the Murdoch press in this country.
Isaac I agree, I think these sort of money offers to already rich Professional clubs is pretty pathetic, the funding in sport is needed at the community/local level to allow more inclusion and involvement.
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/new-deal-starts-afl-season-early-and-boosts-cricket/story-fni5f22o-1226703436011
another 10 million for two sports with the funds to look after themselves.
I wonder if any party will provide any funding for legitimate development of sport. Has basketball in this state ever received Federal funding?
Pro sports receiving government funding over and over again. Then they use the subsidised facilities to make fat profits. This is corruption.
On a lighter side too bad more politicans don't love our sport :P
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