Can Queensland afford the Olympics?

Wednesday 29 January 2025

According to 9News, the Australian Olympic Committee has backed a bold, new proposal by Swimming Australia and other aquatic sports to build a multi-million dollar complex for Brisbane 2032.

The Australian Olympic Committee is backing a bold, new proposal by Swimming Australia and other aquatic sports to build a multi-million dollar complex for Brisbane 2032. @JoshBavas #9News pic.twitter.com/VrLtClV6Rx

— 9News Queensland (@9NewsQueensland) January 23, 2025

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Leith van Onselen is Chief Economist at the MB Fund and MB Super. He is also a co-founder of MacroBusiness. Leith has previously worked at the Australian Treasury, Victorian Treasury and Goldman Sachs.