What do you think about $380m for noping out of the Commonwealth Games - eviltoast
Victoria to pay $380m compensation for cancelling 2026 Commonwealth Games
www.abc.net.au
The State of Victoria has agreed to pay the Commonwealth Games parties $380 million in compensation after pulling out of the 2026 regional event.

Part of me is inclined to say might as well keep going with the games, but then I think sunk cost fallacy.

Does anyone even care about the commonwealth games?

  • magnetosphere @beehaw.orgEnglish
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    1 year ago

    The confidentiality clause is an absolute disgrace, and anyone who isn’t suspicious should be. This is a fine over a sporting event, not something related to national security. Plus, it’s PUBLIC MONEY. Confidentiality clauses shouldn’t even be an option.

    They might as well end the press conference with your high school bully saying “there’s nothing shady going on here, I swear. Trust me, bro.” It would have the same air of legitimacy.

    Having said that, by pulling out of hosting the games and agreeing to pay a massive fine, I think they picked the lesser of two evils. Sorta.