Australia proposes creation of national lottery
The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) and the Australian Sports Commission (ASC), the government’s funding agency, have pushed for a national lottery fund similar to the model that has underpinned Britain’s roaring success at recent Games.
The plan, which focuses on four central themes – participation, performance, promoting health through physical activity, and integrity.
It is open for public submissions until 31 July, and Hunt promised key stakeholders – including the states and territories, the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) and their respective sports, the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) and Paralympic Committee and Commonwealth Games Australia – would be consulted.
“It’s something that in my time and on my watch I would like to see us achieve,” he told local media in Canberra on Monday. “If it is legislated and highly regulated, and it’s a public good lottery then that’s sensible.
When asked if a lottery would add to Australia’s gambling problem, which is particularly prevalent in sport, Hunt again highlighted the example of the UK.
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