Ms JODIE HARRISON (Charlestown—Minister for Women, Minister for Seniors, and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault)— On Sunday 29 October, the Matildas went into their Olympic qualifier match against the Philippines, and the Tillies put in an electric performance which sealed the deal eight-nil.

It was a game full of highlights, with an early goal from Mary Fowler paving the way for hat‑tricks from both Caitlin Foord and Sam Kerr—but for those of us from the Charlestown electorate, the greatest moment came courtesy of our hometown hero Clare Wheeler. Clare came up through the Adamstown Rosebuds, Northern NSW and the Newcastle Jets, and now plays for the English Women's Super League club Everton.

In the seventy-second minute, Clare caught a pass from Caitlin Foord and then took her shot—a brilliant strike past two defenders and the goalie. It was her first international goal for the senior Matildas side, and a moment all the more special for taking place in front of a record 59,155-strong crowd at Optus Stadium! Clare's performance saw her named in the Starting XI against Chinese Taipei. With another win under their belts the Matildas are well on their way to Paris. I could not be more proud. Thank you, Clare!

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