Opposition leader billshortenmp is set to announce a $7 million promise to create a national Cricket Campus in Brisbane, expanding on the programs available at the BUPA National Cricket Centre.
Opposition leader Bill Shorten is set to announce a $7 million promise to create a national Cricket Campus in Brisbane on Saturday, expanding on the programs available at the BUPA National Cricket Centre.
In the safe Liberal seat of Brisbane, held by a margin of 6 per cent, the announcement is aimed at winning over the sports loving state. The Labor leader is also set to announce a $1 billion package for environment programs, including measures to protect native animals and reduce single-use plastics. Image: News Corp Australia
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