Victoria’s shock cancellation of the Commonwealth Games prompts fresh scrutiny of Queensland’s commitment to host the 2032 Olympics
The Greens hold council, state and federal seats covering the Gabba stadium, which will be redeveloped to host the opening and closing ceremonies, and athletics events, in 2032.
“What we’re seeing is an acknowledgment … that these mega-events cost taxpayers far, far more than the government budgets for, without the promised benefits,” MacMahon said. Concern about potential cost blowouts has created an unlikely alliance between the leftwing Greens and smaller rightwing parties in Queensland’s parliament, including One Nation and Katter’s Australia party.
Unveiling the Olympic rings in Brisbane this week, the 2032 Games chief executive, Cindy Hook, said: “I’m confident that we are going to work hard to maximise our commercial success and then live within our means to deliver a balanced budget.
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