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Victorian taxpayers could be on the hook for redundancy payments of up to $4.5 million as a result of the state government’s decision to cancel the Commonwealth Games.
The Victorian Premier last week sensationally announced his state would no longer host the sporting event, citing financial issues.
Victorians will have to pay to cancel the 2026 Commonwealth Games following Daniel Andrews’ decision to scrap the event 15 months after winning the right to host it.
Taking on Commonwealth Games hosting duties, Victoria had seemed like a white knight helping a sporting event in distress. Now the state faces tough questions.
Victoria had seemed like a white knight helping a sporting event in distress. Now the state faces tough questions.