About two-thirds of Queenslanders doubt Olympic budget pledge
Polling shows about two-thirds of Queensland voters lack faith the government will stay within its $7.1 billion Olympic Games budget.
A Resolve survey of 434 voters between October 6 and 10 found roughly two-thirds across all parties doubted the government would keep costs under control. Sports Minister Tim Mander said the state would release project information progressively rather than publish a master plan.
The RNA Showgrounds upgrade, costing $287.5 million, would be a model for how updates would roll out. Mander said there was nothing to suggest any budget blowouts.
LNP voters showed limited confidence, with only 28 per cent backing the pledge.
- 434 voters
- Survey sample
- 7.1 billion dollars
- Olympic budget
- 287.5 million dollars
- RNA Showgrounds cost
- 28 per cent
- LNP voter confidence
Why it mattersPublic trust in Queensland's ability to deliver major infrastructure on budget is eroding ahead of the Games.
AustraliaQueenslanders are increasingly sceptical the 2032 Olympics will stick to the promised budget as construction ramps up.
Corroborated bytheage.com.au·watoday.com.au
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