Australian Parliament House goes green and gold for the FIFA Women’s World Cup

AUSTRALIA Parliament House’s façade will be sporting green and gold this Sunday and Monday night with a striking illumination to show support for the mighty Matildas in the FIFA Women’s World Cup.

President of the Senate, Sue Lines and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Milton Dick MPsaid the government was proud to be supporting the FIFA Women’s World Cup by illuminating the nation’s parliament.

“We are delighted to shine the light on women’s sport. The Matildas are wonderful role models for our next generation of athletes and Parliament House will be cheering them on when they play Monday night,” president Sue Lines said.

“Sport has always had a way of uniting Australians, and the Matildas are part of this history. And what better way to recognise this, than by lighting up our iconic Australian Parliament House,” Speaker Milton Dick said.

The green and gold illumination of Parliament House for the Matildas will be on Sunday, August 6 and Monday August 7 from 5.45pm to midnight.

All are welcome to come along to the Parliament House forecourt to show support for Australia’s Matildas.

 

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