Question
Number
572
Subject
National Arboretum Canberra
(Arboretum)
(Arboretum)
Asked by
Emerson, Thomas
Directed to
Minister for Economic Development
Question asked on
29 July 2025
Answer due on
10 October 2025
Question asked
- Why has the practice of Australian sports stars being recognised through the planting of dedicated trees in their honour at the National Arboretum ceased, and will the Government consider reviving this tradition as a way of honouring local sporting heroes.
- What is the Government's process for identifying and replacing dead trees in the Arboretum, given it is one of the most visited destinations in the ACT and visitors have flagged that there are a large number of dead trees, particularly on the back (Western) side of the Arboretum.