Victoria 2026 Compensation Could Offset New Host Costs

Victoria 2026 Compensation Could Offset New Host Costs
Commonwealth Games Australia CEO Craig Phillips speaks to media during a press conference in Melbourne, Australia, on July 18, 2023. AAP Image/James Ross
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Compensation paid by the Victorian government over its decision to dump the 2026 Commonwealth Games could be used to offset the costs for another host.

Premier Daniel Andrews stunned the sporting world last week after he unceremoniously dumped the Games over a forecast cost blowout of up to $4.4 billion (US$2.94 billion), having initially budgeted $2.6 billion (US$1.73 billion) for the 12-day event.