Victoria’s shock cancellation of the Commonwealth Games prompts fresh scrutiny of Queensland’s commitment to host the 2032 Olympics
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The fine print on the agreement to stage the 2032 Olympics in Brisbane does not contemplate the host city wanting to pull out.
The shock cancellation of the Commonwealth Games by Victoria this week – citing massive cost overruns and the need to prioritise social services – has prompted renewed scrutiny of Brisbane’s commitment to host the Olympic Games in nine years.
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