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Gina Rinehart lobbied Qld government to move Olympic events to Rockhampton

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Gina Rinehart lobbied Qld government to move Olympic events to Rockhampton
Gina Rinehart lobbied Qld government to move Olympic events to Rockhampton
A letter from Ms 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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Sydney Morning Herald
Sydney Morning Herald🏁 first to report1 days ago
Rinehart lobbied Bleijie on Rockhampton rowing. Then the LNP backed it
A letter obtained by this masthead shows billionaire Gina Rinehart pushed for Rockhampton to host 2032 rowing. The state then rejected its own independent advice.
The Age
The Age1 days ago
Rinehart lobbied Bleijie on Rockhampton rowing. Then the LNP backed it
A letter obtained by this masthead shows billionaire Gina Rinehart pushed for Rockhampton to host 2032 rowing. The state then rejected its own independent advice.
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