Bayside Council resolved to support a campaign to see the Rabbitohs return to playing home games at Allianz Stadium in Moore Park at the Council Meeting on Wednesday 23 July.
The South Sydney Rabbitohs are a foundation club with deep cultural, historical and sporting significance to communities across southern Sydney, including Bayside.
Many residents have contacted Councillors in support of the Rabbitohs returning to Allianz Stadium, a venue more accessible and connected to their heartland than the current arrangement.
The return of the Rabbitohs to Allianz Stadium would improve matchday access for thousands of supporters from the Bayside area.
Council will write to the Prime Minister of Australia, the Hon. Anthony Albanese MP, as the Rabbitohs' number one ticket holder, advising him of Council's strong support for the South Sydney Rabbitohs returning to Allianz Stadium.
Council will write to the Premier of NSW, the Hon. Chris Minns MP, the Minister for Sport, the Hon. Stephen Kamper MP, and Kerrie Mather, CEO of Venues NSW, to formally express Bayside Council's support for the South Sydney Rabbitohs returning to Allianz Stadium.
Council will reach out to the State Member for Heffron, the Hon. Ron Hoenig MP, the State Member for Maroubra, the Hon. Michael Daley MP, and the Federal Member for Kingsford Smith, the Hon. Matt Thistlethwaite MP, seeking their support and advocacy for the Rabbitohs return to Allianz Stadium.
Council will also write to the CEO of the South Sydney Rabbitohs, Blake Solly, to affirm Bayside Council's support for the club's return to its traditional home ground.
