Premier keeps Olympics venue costs secret
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli is withholding detailed cost breakdowns for Brisbane's 2032 Olympic Games venue upgrades, citing concerns that revealing specific budget allocations could increase tender prices and ultimately cost taxpayers more. The government has announced plans including a replica Gabba cricket pitch to be transported to Victoria Park as Queensland's future cricket home, but refuses to disclose individual venue costs despite opposition calls for transparency. The Premier maintains the total budget will remain at $7.1 billion regardless of individual project expenses…
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