Tom Elliott slams ‘ridiculous’ state government bid for the 2030 Gay Games

Tom Elliott has slammed the state government for their “ridiculous” bid for the 2030 Gay Games, after the Commonwealth Games “debacle” last year.

The then Premier Daniel Andrews infamously announced Victoria would be pulling the pin on hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games, wasting upwards of $600 million in taxpayer money.

“Are they taking us for fools?” the 3AW Mornings host said.

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“Jacinta Allan is not a dumb person, but if she thinks we have forgotten the debacle of the Commonwealth Games, she is sadly mistaken.”

Gay Games participant and part of the bid committee for the Gay Games, Caleb Hawk, spoke about why Melbourne should host the event.

“Melbourne is pretty well placed, it’s a pretty progressive place,” Mr Hawk said.

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