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‘This was not enough time to adequately consider the merits of hosting the Games.’
The Commonwealth Games Federation offered Malaysia a hefty sum to host the event, amidst ongoing turmoil and uncertainty.
‘In simple terms, it seems our Games’ vision doesn’t align with the vision of the state or federal governments.’
There are three months left for Australia to find a hosting state before it loses right to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Opposition leader John Pesutto said the Victorian Premier ’must come clean' on when the former Andrews government decided to cancel the Games.
In a war of words, Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate has described Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews’ decision to axe the 2026 Commonwealth Games as “un-Australian,” while the premier has said that the matter is “settled” and is ready to move on.
