No. The government has allocated $12.1 billion to the health system over the next four years, and efforts are underway to deliver 10,000 social and affordable homes. These commitments remain separate from the funding and resources allocated to the Tasmanian AFL team and the stadium construction.

According to independent analysis, a new 23,000 capacity stadium in Hobart is expected to create 4,200 jobs and generate $300 million in additional economic activity during construction, and $85m in additional economic activity and 950 jobs in each year of operations. It will also provide Tasmania an extra tourism boost of more than $160 million each and every year. The AFL team that the stadium unlocks is projected to bring more than $120 million a year as well.

With our own teams in the AFL, AFLW, VFL, and VFLW, there will be even more elite-level football played in the North, as well as in the North-West. The presence of a Tasmanian AFL team will bring high-quality football across the state, increase support for grassroots football development and provide opportunities for aspiring players to be represented at a national level. It will also mean talent academies are established in the North, South and North-West.

Yes, the project includes plans to address transportation and accessibility to the new stadium. Detailed work will be undertaken to ensure convenient access for fans, including exploring new transportation options and working with relevant authorities to improve infrastructure in the surrounding areas.

The stadium upgrades are expected to have a positive impact on tourism in Tasmania, to the tune of over $160 million a year as people flock to Tasmania. This will attract AFL fans from across the country and potentially international visitors, especially during major events and games. The increased tourism will benefit local businesses, hotels, restaurants, and attractions, contributing to the overall growth of the tourism industry across the state.

Yes. An initial building outline of 240 metres x 210 metres has been used. This footprint is based on a combination of the Marvel Stadium and Heritage Bank Stadium, and is relatively generous in size. The middle section of the Mac Point Precinct site is 293 metres (running north to south) and 271 metres (east to west).

In Australia, playing fields used for a variety of events and sporting codes, including AFL and cricket, are generally 155-190 metres by 125-140 metres. The final size and shape of the stadium depend on the type of facilities it includes, design features that are relevant to the location, engineering requirements, seating capacity, and site-specific considerations.

The actual size of the multi-purpose stadium is expected to be smaller and will easily fit on the site without potentially limiting the facilities that sit alongside it.

The 2023-24 Budget for Tasmania shows the estimated health spend over 4 years will be $12.1 billion or $8.3 million every day. The $375 million Tasmanian government contribution to the new multi-purpose stadium represents just 45 days of health spend over the same period.

The stadium would become an owned asset that produces an economic benefit for decades to come. Borrowing more money for the health system would create a compounding debt, and a budget position that would be difficult to sustain in either the short or long term.

For the team to be sustainable and successful from day one, it needs the players, facilities and staff to support it. To maximise player retention, the team must be located near facilities and services comparable to those of the other 18 AFL teams.

The AFL and AFL Players Association and the 18 existing clubs all agree that Hobart is the best location for our Tassie team to be based. This will be supported by the construction of a High-Performance Centre and new multi-purpose stadium.