Inquiry into the 2026 Commonwealth Games Bid

INQUIRY INTO THE 2026 COMMONWEALTH GAMES BID

That a Select Committee of nine members be appointed to inquire into, consider and report on the 2026 Commonwealth Games and the progress of the regional infrastructure build, including but not limited to —

(a) the potential failures in governance, probity and procurement processes in the Victorian Government’s bid, contract, and termination of the 2026 Commonwealth Games;

(b) the impacts of the contract termination of the Commonwealth Games on Victoria’s reputation, business community, tourism, and major events;

(c) the Victorian Government advice received from government departments, councils, agencies, consultants, and contractors;

(d) the potential of undue influence by the executive on the independence of the public service;

(e) the timeline, progress and budget of the Victorian Government’s regional infrastructure and housing build;

(f) the impact on community, social, amateur, and professional sport in Victoria;

(g) any other relevant matter;

Interim Report due by 30 April 2024

Final Report due by April 2025