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Government rejects MotoGP proposal to change Australian GP venue

The Government of Victoria has dismissed a proposal from MotoGP promoter Dorna to stage future editions of the Australian Grand Prix at the Albert Park street circuit in Melbourne.

In a statement released on Tuesday, the state that hosts both the motorcycle and Formula 1 grands prix made it clear that the MotoGP event must continue to be held at Phillip Island, located around 140 kilometres south of Melbourne.

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