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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Sport
Ben Smee

‘Full steam ahead’ and no way out: how much can we trust cost estimates for the Brisbane Olympics?

Cindy Hook, the Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee CEO
‘We are going to work hard to maximise our commercial success and then live within our means’ … Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee CEO Cindy Hook unveils the Olympic rings this week. Photograph: Darren England/AAP

The fine print on the agreement to stage the 2032 Olympics in Brisbane does not contemplate the host city wanting to pull out.

The shock cancellation of the Commonwealth Games by Victoria this week – citing massive cost overruns and the need to prioritise social services – has prompted renewed scrutiny of Brisbane’s commitment to host the Olympic Games in nine years.

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