Sport and Recreation Act 1972

to promote the fitness and general health of the people of Victoria and for that purpose it shall be the duty of the Minister—

to encourage active participation in sporting activities;

to encourage and assist in the attainment of higher standards of safety performance and proficiency in sporting activities;

to assist voluntary organizations, Government departments, public statutory bodies, municipal councils and other persons or bodies to provide facilities and services for sport and to improve existing facilities and services;

to promote co-operation between voluntary organizations; and

to encourage the co-ordination of the activities of Government departments, public statutory bodies, municipal councils and other persons or bodies concerned with sport;

to improve the facilities available to the people of Victoria for leisure-time pursuits and for that purpose it shall be the duty of the Minister—

to encourage and assist with the provision of additional opportunities for recreation for individuals and family groups;

to encourage and assist voluntary organizations, Government departments, public statutory bodies, municipal councils and other persons or bodies to provide facilities and services or to improve existing facilities and services for recreation of all kinds;

to promote co-operation between voluntary organizations;

to encourage the co-ordination of the activities of Government departments, public statutory bodies, municipal councils and other persons or bodies concerned with recreation; and

to encourage and assist the attainment of high standards of safety in recreational activities.