Nationals leader David Littleproud has welcomed the Albanese government’s promise of $200 million for women’s sports. “We welcome what the government’s done – it was all in reaction to the fact that they were going down the popular route of a holiday,” Mr Littleproud told Sky News Australia. “The reality is that we need to leave a legacy like the Matildas and build on that legacy. “It’s important that we build on the Matildas and the Diamonds … this is the opportunity and I think it’s a start. “I’d like to see them match us on that $250 million.”
Nationals leader David Littleproud has welcomed the Albanese government’s promise of $200 million for women’s sports.
“We welcome what the government’s done – it was all in reaction to the fact that they were going down the popular route of a holiday,” Mr Littleproud told Sky News Australia.“It’s important that we build on the Matildas and the Diamonds … this is the opportunity and I think it’s a start.
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