First Nations group launches federal appeal to block construction of main Brisbane 2032 Olympics stadium
by Andrew Messenger from World news | The Guardian on (#6Z3RS)
Application lodged for permanent legal protection of Victoria Park, where state and federal governments plan to spend billions on sports infrastructure
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A First Nations group has applied to halt construction of the main stadium planned for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.
The state and federal governments plan to spend $3.8bn on a 63,000-seat stadium at Victoria Park in inner-city Brisbane. It will host the opening and closing ceremonies and athletics events.
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