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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Andrew Messenger

First Nations group launches federal appeal to block construction of main Brisbane 2032 Olympics stadium

Person walks in Victoria Park
The Yagara Magandjin Aboriginal Corporation has launched a bid to halt construction of a 63,000-seat Olympic stadium at Victoria Park, also known as Barrambin, a place of ‘great significance’ for Indigenous people. Photograph: Nick Mulvenney/Reuters

A First Nations group has applied to halt construction of the main stadium planned for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.

The state and federal governments plan to spend $3.8bn on a 63,000-seat stadium at Victoria Park in inner-city Brisbane. It will host the opening and closing ceremonies and athletics events.

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