Latest News

Back to Latest News back

 

Victoria’s Auditor-General finds 2026 Commonwealth Games cancellation cost state more than $589 million

Victoria’s Auditor-General finds 2026 Commonwealth Games cancellation cost state more than $589 million
March 20, 2024

Related Articles

6th October 2023 - Victorian Parliamentary Commonwealth Games cancellation inquiry launches public hearings

28th August 2023 - Industry input to Senate’s Commonwealth Games cancellation inquiry

25th August 2023 - Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews concedes business case for axed 2026 Commonwealth Games was ‘hardly the greatest piece of work’

19th August 2023 - Victoria Government to pay $380 million in compensation for Commonwealth Games cancellation

7th August 2023 - Commonwealth Games loses potential 2030 host and considers one year delay for 2026 edition

26th July 2023 - AMPSEA calls for Victorian Government to increase funding for Mass Participation Events in wake of Commonwealth Games withdrawal

19th July 2023 - Victorian Government facing significant penalty costs for Commonwealth Games exit

18th July 2023 - Australian Sports Commission offers support to those impacted by Victorian 2026 Commonwealth Games’ cancellation

18th July 2023 - Swimming Australia ‘disappointed’ with cancellation of Victorian Commonwealth Games

18th July 2023 - Shock announcement sees Victoria Government withdraw from hosting 2026 Commonwealth Games

18th July 2023 - Commonwealth Games Federation ‘hugely disappointed’ at Victorian Government relinquishing 2026 Games hosting

21st June 2023 - 1000 day countdown for 2026 Victoria Commonwealth Games

7th June 2023 - Regional Cities Victoria launch ‘winning formula’ to ensure 2026 Commonwealth Games lasting legacy

26th May 2023 - Geelong to host Commonwealth Games 2026 aquatic events in temporary competition pools

25th May 2023 - Victoria 2026 organisers commence search for Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremonies team

9th May 2023 - Federal budget set to deliver further $500 million for Brisbane Olympics but no funds for Victoria’s Commonwealth Games

19th April 2023 - Commonwealth Games tops YouGov’s 2023 Global Sport Rankings list in Australia

3rd April 2023 - Architects announced for redevelopment of 2026 Commonwealth Games venue the Eureka Stadium in Ballarat

30th March 2023 - Architects appointed for design of Geelong’s 2026 Commonwealth Games Venues

27th March 2023 - Commonwealth Games Australia calls for Federal Government support for Victoria’s 2026 Games

24th March 2023 - Commonwealth Games Australia announces appointment of Robin O’Neill as General Manager - Team Performance and Delivery

10th February 2023 - First meeting of Commonwealth Games Australia Reconciliation Action Plan Advisory Group

3rd February 2023 - Expression of Interest process opened for building Commonwealth Games Villages

21st December 2022 - Commonwealth Games Australia announces appointment of General Manager for Marketing and Communications


Support our industry news service
We hope that you value the news that we publish so while you're here can we ask for your support?

As an independent publisher, we need reader support for our industry news gathering so ask that - if you don't already do so - you back us by subscribing to the printed Australasian Leisure Management magazine and/or our online news.

Click here to view our subscription options.

 

supplier directory

The Complete Guide to Leisure Industry Products & Services.

See the directory see all

Momentus Technologies

About: Momentus Technologies is a global provider of industry-leading venue and event management solutions that empower organizations to create extraordinary moments. With over 50,000 users in more…

read more

Entertainment / Events / Hospitality / Technology / Venues

 
 

Again Faster

ABOUT Again Faster is a Brisbane based, Australian owned supplier of strength and conditioning and functional fitness equipment. With nearly 10 years experience in the Australian market, we are…

read more

Fitness / Recreation

 
 

The P.A. People

The P.A. People is a specialist integrator and contractor in sound reinforcement, audio visual systems, performance lighting and production communications. Over its almost 50 year history the company…

read more

Entertainment / Events / Sport / Technology / Venues

 
 

TicketSearch Pty Ltd

TicketSearch is focused on providing businesses, organisations, and venues with affordable, efficient, and powerful self-managed ticketing solutions. The organisation has offices in Australia, New…

read more

Attractions / Entertainment / Technology / Ticketing / Venues

 
 

AAC

Welcome to AAC – makers of the world’s best wristbands, lanyards, tickets, tokens and full-service print solutions. We are Australia’s premier global manufacturer and supplier of…

read more

Access / Marketing / Safety / Ticketing

 
 

PaySmart

Headquartered in Brisbane with an Australia-wide network of satellite offices, PaySmart is one of Australia’s largest and longest-standing direct debit billing companies. In 1996 we began…

read more

Access / Billing / Fitness / Technology

 
 

PlayRope

Playrope Aqua-Fun, are the Australian & New Zealand exclusive distributors for Vortex Aquatic Structures International, the world leader in aquatic playgrounds and urban water landscapes.…

read more

Aquatics / Attractions / Parks / Play / Recreation

 
 

Humanforce

Humanforce is a global provider of workforce management solutions for companies who need flexibility to manage complex workforces. Companies use Humanforce to manage everything from time and…

read more

Hospitality / Retail / Technology / Venues

 
 
 
 

get listed with our suppliers directory

Get your business noticed in our targeted directory. Viewed by 10,000 industry professionals per week!

list your business