EY stands by its work on Victoria’s Commonwealth Games business case

Ernst & Young partner tells inquiry it used same framework' applied to other major events such as Melbourne Grand Prix

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Ernst & Young stands by its contribution to the business case for Victoria's axed 2026 Commonwealth Games, a partner of the firm says, after the premier, Daniel Andrews, labelled the business case hardly the greatest piece of work".

Representatives for the consulting firm on Monday faced a federal inquiry that is investigating the event's cancellation, with senators travelling to Melbourne to hear from witnesses including regional councils and Commonwealth Games Australia organisers.

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