Victoria's Commonwealth Games Debacle Leaves Taxpayers Holding the Bag The 2026 Commonwealth Games were supposed to be a major sporting event for Victoria, but after the state government pulled out three years ago, the event has been plagued by a lack of awareness and enthusiasm among locals.
As taxpayers continue to foot the bill for what was meant to be a celebration of Australian sportsmanship and talent, one can't help but wonder: what exactly went wrong?
The decision to withdraw from hosting the Games was made after Victoria had initially committed to hosting them in 2026. Since then, the state government has shown little enthusiasm for re entering the fray.