Gina Rinehart lobbied Queensland government to award Fitzroy River Olympic events
- Billionaire mining magnate Gina Rinehart wrote to Queensland's deputy premier advocating for Olympic rowing and canoeing to be held in Rockhampton prior to the beef capital being awarded the event.
- The state government has consistently dismissed criticism of the croc-infested Fitzoy River hosting the 2032 Games events.
- A letter from Mrs Rinehart to Jarrod Bleijie, obtained under right to information laws, asked the government to consider Rockhampton before the LNP's Games Delivery Plan release in March 2025.
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- Billionaire mining magnate Gina Rinehart wrote to Queensland's deputy premier advocating for Olympic rowing and canoeing to be held in Rockhampton prior to the beef capital being awarded the event.
- The state government has consistently dismissed criticism of the croc-infested Fitzoy River hosting the 2032 Games events.
- A letter from Mrs Rinehart to Jarrod Bleijie, obtained under right to information laws, asked the government to consider Rockhampton before the LNP's Games Delivery Plan release in March 2025.
Sources: ABC Australia