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Meet Hon. Steve Dimopoulos MP, Victoria's Minister for Sport.


Before entering Parliament, Steve ran a local café in Oakleigh, worked in the Department of Justice and at the Victorian Multicultural Commission, and served as a councillor and Mayor of Monash. He also worked for federal MP Simon Crean.


Lots to look out for including how Steve came to lead the sport portfolio without being a lifelong sports fan, how Victoria secured the NFL through the work of government, what he asks potential employees in interviews, and how Melbourne's concentration of sporting organisations creates opportunities to connect with employers.


We Cover:

(03:40) - Quick fire: the "Minister for Fun"

(05:28) - The interview question he asks potential employees

(10:22) - What government's role in sport actually involves

(18:50) - How Melbourne's sporting organisations create career opportunities

(23:05) - What the NFL game was really worth to Victoria

(26:48) - How Victoria secured the NFL

(34:16) - What's being considered for the future of the MCG


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