The Gold Coast has thrown a lifeline to the Commonwealth Games, but only if the Australian government stumps up the cash.
Mayor Tom Tate said the tourist city – which hosted the Games in 2018 – could again hold the event in 2026 after Victoria sensationally cancelled this week.
“Do we want to help, is the question,” Tate told reporters on Thursday. “The answer is yes, and we can if the federal government is willing to re-provision [the funding].”
Carrara Stadium on the Gold Coast hosted the Commonwealth Games track and field events in 2018.Credit: Getty
Tate launched the last-minute rescue bid two days after his deputy, Donna Gates, poured cold water on the idea and Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk ruled out any possibility Queensland would step in to host the event.
Perth Mayor Basil Zempilas made a similar pitch for the Games, but no premiers or chief ministers are interested…