Victorian taxpayers can add another $15 million to the state’s burgeoning debt problems after Premier Daniel Andrews announced its tourism body will step in to sponsor cash-strapped Netball Australia.
The sporting league lost its major sponsor Hancock Prospecting just over a week ago after some team members expressed concerns over being associated with the mining giant citing climate change and Indigenous issues.
On Oct. 31, Victorian Labor Premier Daniel Andrews announced that government-funded Visit Victoria will become a major partner of the national Diamonds team until June 2027.
As part of the $15 million deal, the Diamonds will play five test matches in the state and the 2023 national team competition final will also be held in Victoria….