Ms BELL (Moncrieff) (16:53): The Gold Coast is no longer just a place to go to surf and soak up the sunshine; there's so much more. Our gorgeous coastline is certainly a drawcard for residents and tourists alike, but in recent times Australia's sixth-largest city continues to mature as our local arts, culture and events scene starts to explode. Since the Commonwealth Games, our city has moved into a position as one of the events capitals of Australia. Lovers of the circus, cabaret and visual arts can look forward to soaking up the scenes of the Bleach* Festival. Music lovers have the choice of dancing the night away at Blues on Broadbeach, the VIVA Surfers Paradise festival or the Groundwater Country Music Festival, which I had the pleasure of attending recently. I'm hopeful that we're successful with the Olympics 2032 bid for South-East Queensland and we'll be able to introduce our city's culture to visitors from around the globe. I'm thrilled to be a part of the Morrison government, which is capitalising on this unique opportunity by contributing $10 million to secure the deal. It's great to see the member for Fairfax in Switzerland advocating to the International Olympic Committee to bring this event to South-East Queensland and the Gold Coast, where our world-class facilities will be used by more world-class athletes. It's essential to see all three tiers of government come together as a united 'Team Australia' to secure this deal. To win the Games will put a deadline on much-needed transport infrastructure for the Gold Coast and the region. The coast's cultural heart beats at the Home of the Arts, or HOTA, in my electorate of Moncrieff, where the Minister for Communications, Cyber Safety and the Arts, Paul Fletcher, recently visited. It was a great opportunity to meet with the CEO, Criena Gehrke, and board member Tracey Woodbry to discuss all of the exciting projects happening in this precinct, which is bringing the best live theatre, art exhibitions, indie films and dance to the stage. We currently have a new art gallery under construction that will complement the open-air stage area. The Gold Coast also has a strong record of attracting international blockbuster films. In the past few years, we have seen many A-listers flock to the city for roles in films such as Thor, Pirates of the Caribbean and Aquaman. It was a bit of fun to have lunch in a local restaurant and see, in person, the giant stature of Aquaman himself! The coalition recognises the huge growth potential in our local screen industry, which is why it has delivered a $140 million location incentive to ensure a pipeline of films will be made on the Gold Coast and in Australia. This funding supports local jobs, ensures our film industry remains vibrant and competitive, and gives us the opportunity to showcase our great city to the world. I had the pleasure of attending the Gold Coast Jazz and Blues Club performance at HOTA. As a former professional saxophone player, it was great to see 300 Gold Coasters jam-packed into the Paradise Room at the Blues Brothers tribute night. John Purnell, the jazz club president, kindly asked me to be patron of this club, which I accepted with much pride. The Spotlight Theatrical Company in Benowa, also in my electorate, showcased the Higher and Higher musical, a tribute to soul music and a terrific showcase of local talent. I also enjoyed the Gold Coast Little Theatre production of The Addams Family in Southport last weekend. It was a fabulous production—great for the whole family and very, very entertaining. Both of these theatres are doing a fantastic job of showcasing the many talents of the Gold Coast, providing quality entertainment and enriching our local community and our tremendous arts culture. I'd also like to take the opportunity to mention the Vocalescence Obsession Quartet, who held a fantastic event at the Nerang Bicentennial Community Centre. This was a terrific opportunity to see this local community group in action. They will be representing Australia—and the Gold Coast—in the upcoming Sweet Adelines International competition in New Orleans this September—the first quartet from Queensland to achieve this level. I was deeply moved by the high standard of singing prowess at this performance. While we in Moncrieff are best known as the spiritual home to Australia's beach lifestyle and surfing culture, we also have a growing movie industry and many young, local artists who are bursting with creative talent. I'm excited about what the future holds for the Gold Coast and proud to be part of a government which is supporting our city to grow in the arts space. Finally, I'm also really excited about the Green Bridge project, which will be a walking bridge that connects the Home of the Arts precinct in Bundall through to our well-known tourist hub in Surfers Paradise, via Chevron Island.