Government support for major events

Why this is important

The government invests in major events to generate economic and other benefits. 

The Visit Victoria 2030 strategy identifies sporting, cultural, regional and business events and exhibitions as a cornerstone of further growth in the visitor economy by 2030.

Given the significant government investment and the importance of major events to achieving the government's visitor economy goals, it is important for the public to know if:

• funding decisions are based on sound justification and advice
• agencies are managing and coordinating events to maximise value
• the government can demonstrate the benefits of its investment in major events.

What we plan to examine

We plan to examine how well government funding for major events is being managed, and if agencies can demonstrate benefits from public funds invested. 

Who we plan to examine

Department of Jobs, Skills, Industries and Regions

Visit Victoria

A selection of major events entities

Further information

We looked at government funding of major events in our report State Investment in Major Events (2007).