Brisbane's 2032 Olympic Dream Turns Sour: New Premier Makes Jaw-Dropping Funding Demand

Brisbane's 2032 Olympic bid has hit a major roadblock after the new Queensland premier, Crisafulli, made a huge call on the Games' funding share. The premier has reportedly pressed the Australian government for a greater share of the costs associated with hosting the event, leaving many to wonder if the city's Olympic dream is on the verge of collapse.

The call has been met with skepticism by some, with Queenslanders expressing frustration at what they see as an empty promise by the government. 'It's just another example of them not pulling their weight,' one disgruntled resident told a local news outlet. 'They're always talking about how great the Olympics are going to be, but when it comes to actually putting their money where their mouth is, they suddenly get cold feet.'

However, not everyone is against the idea of the Brisbane Olympics. Former Queensland premier, Palaszczuk, has come out in support of the Games, stating that the Gabba stadium 'makes perfect sense' as a venue. But even her backing cannot obscure the fact that there are real concerns about the financial implications of hosting the event.

'A great pity' - that's how one local resident described the situation, as it becomes increasingly clear that Brisbane may not be as ready to host the Olympics as initially thought. With just a few years to go until the Games are set to begin, it remains to be seen whether or not Crisafulli's huge call will pay off or prove to be a costly mistake.

According to reports, the Australian government is set to provide millions of dollars in funding to help cover the costs of hosting the Olympics. But with the new premier pushing for a greater share of those funds, it's looking more and more likely that the event will go over budget - and leave taxpayers footing the bill.

The Australian Financial Review has reported that Crisafulli has been in talks with the federal government, pushing for a larger slice of the funding pie. And while the premier is staying tight-lipped about the exact details of those talks, one thing is clear: Brisbane's Olympic bid is on shaky ground, and it's going to take some last-minute negotiations to save it.

So what's next for Brisbane's beleaguered Olympic bid? Only time will tell, but one thing's for sure - Crisafulli's huge call has thrown a major spanner in the works. Whether or not the city will be able to recover and host a successful event in 2032 remains to be seen.