Victorian ministers dodge Commonwealth Games cost questions
The Victorian Allan Government is facing scrutiny over the $600 million cost of cancelling the Commonwealth Games, with approximately $200 million contributed to help stage the event in Glasgow. Ministers are deflecting questions about the taxpayer expense while reports emerge that Premier Jacinta Allan may be attempting to secure union support by loosening council rate caps, allowing councils to pay staff more amid ongoing leadership speculation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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