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Question and Answer Tracking Details

2282 - ENTRY TO MCDONALD JONES STADIUM IN EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS

Hornery, Sonia to the Minister for Sport, Multiculturalism, Seniors and Veterans

Considering on 1 February 2020, attendees of the Newcastle Jets game at McDonald Jones Stadium were forced by security to empty water and frozen drinks before entering the ground to watch the game, despite the temperature being above 40 degrees at 5:00 pm kick off; will the Minister commit to reviewing the policy of refusing to allow people to bring water during extreme weather events like this?

 

Answer -

Yes.

 


Question asked on 6 February 2020 (session 57-1) and printed in Questions & Answers Paper No. 47
Answer received on 12 March 2020 and printed in Questions & Answers Paper No. 54