Victorian Nationals: Melina Bath MP – Bath calls on Labor to secure MotoGP at Phillip Island

The Nationals’ Melina Bath is urging the Allan Labor Government to act immediately to secure a long term MotoGP contract for Phillip Island, amid growing signs it’s future is in jeopardy.

“The MotoGP is one the Bass Coast’s biggest tourism and jobs drivers, Victoria cannot afford to hesitate”, said Ms Bath.

“Rival states are positioning to poach the race – Labor must lock in the contract to keep the MotoGP at Phillip Island.”

Independent analysis of the Moto GP underscores the stakes. The most recent assessment by Ernst & Young found the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix delivered $54.6 million in economic benefit in 2023, including $29.4 million in direct local spend and supported 284 full‑time equivalent jobs.

Ms Bath said the figures aren’t abstract – they represent the pay packets of local workers and income for family businesses.

“Losing the MotoGP would negatively hit our visitor economy, hurting accommodation, hospitality and retail traders right across Phillip Island and Gippsland,” said Ms Bath.

“Crowd numbers are strong with over 91,000 attendees in 2025 – this is the highest since 2012 and up 28 percent on 2023, a clear signal of the event’s immense pulling power.

“The community has continually demonstrated its support for the event, now Labor must deliver the certainty.

“The Allan Government should do everything possible to keep the iconic MotoGP event where it belongs, right here in Bass Coast.”