Ms JODIE HARRISON (Charlestown—Minister for Women, Minister for Seniors, and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault)—Charlestown hosted an international sporting event on the weekend, when the Newcastle Northstars Ice Hockey Club hosted the Australian and New Zealand women's ice hockey teams for the inaugural Trans-Tasman Cup. I warmly congratulate Australia's Flyers who defeated New Zealand's Ice Fernz in both matches with an impressive five-nil win on Saturday and a closer three-two victory in the second game. As Minister for Women, it's pleasing to see the Australian Ice Hockey federation using the Trans-Tasman Cup as a way of promoting and growing female participation in the sport, and it is very pleasing to see that the league is expanding to six teams next year, with Australia working towards our women's team making the Winter Olympics in 2030. I again congratulate the Flyers on their victory and also recognise the Northstars for hosting this international event at their home base.

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