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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Amy Remeikis

Essential poll: sizeable support for Daniel Andrews’ decision to scrap Commonwealth Games

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews speaks to media
44% of Victorians support premier Daniel Andrews’ decision to cancel hosting the Commonwealth Games, the Guardian Essential poll has found. Photograph: Joel Carrett/AAP

More than 40% of Australians agree with Daniel Andrews’ controversial decision to scrap the Commonwealth Games, with his home state most supportive of the move, new polling shows.

While critics bemoaned the decision as “an international embarrassment”, the latest Guardian Essential poll found Australians were less invested, with 41% of those polled agreeing with the Victorian government’s decision, while 36% disagreed and 24% were unsure.

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