11 October 2023

Mr ANOULACK CHANTHIVONG (Macquarie Fields—Minister for Better Regulation and Fair Trading, Minister for Industry and Trade, Minister for Innovation, Science and Technology, Minister for Building, and Minister for Corrections)—The Macquarie Fields electorate is home to many sporting clubs that provide inclusive spaces for recreation and belonging. The Macquarie Fields Swimming Club celebrates 50 years of serving our community and promoting athleticism and sportsmanship. The club was founded on 30th May 1973 and since then has continuously run swimming competitions. Today, the club has 75 members of ages ranging from 6 years to late seventies and of varying abilities. The club has seen many changes since its inception. These include introducing a winter season after the opening of the indoor heated pool at Macquarie Fields and transitioning to a fully automated system for competitions. But the club has remained strong and proud of its dedicated volunteers and many awards for the club and its swimmers over the years. I commend the efforts of everyone involved in helping the club reach this fantastic milestone. With membership on the rise, Macquarie Fields Swimming Club is set to make splashes for years to come.