Local sporting clubs, council CEO’s and heads of business, commerce and tourism bodies are due before a regional inquiry into the commonwealth games cancellation.
The Legislative Council investigation is holding public hearings in Geelong on Tuesday next week, followed by Ballarat the day after.
The Upper House probe is being led by Libertarian Party MP David Limbrick, with Liberal MP Joe McCracken co-chair.
“These are the areas that have been impacted mostly by the cancellation of the Commonwealth Games,” Mr McCracken said.
“They’re also the sites of the $2 billion regional package the government has announced.”
Geelong council CEO Ali Wastie was not with the city during the lead up to – and cancellation of – the 2026 games, but will be first up at the hearing, followed after by Commit for Geelong CEO Michael Johnston.
Geelong Chamber CEO Jeremy Crawford is on the speaking list, before Surf Coast Council Mayor Liz Pattison and Shire CEO Robyn Seymour appear.
Sporting bodies are also due to make an appearance, given they stood to gain from promised infrastructure that’s now under cloud.
Geelong Hockey Association president Alan Climpson is expected to join the vice president of the Geelong Swimming Club, Tim Woods.
The hearing will not be broadcast live, but will be published recorded and published on the Victorian parliament website.
The Upper House probe is being led by Libertarian Party MP David Limbrick, with Liberal MP Joe McCracken co-chair.
Geelong council CEO Ali Wastie was not with the city during the lead up to – and cancellation of – the 2026 games, but will be first up at the hearing, followed after by Commit for Geelong CEO Michael Johnston.
Geelong Chamber CEO Jeremy Crawford is on the speaking list, before Surf Coast Council Mayor Liz Pattison and Shire CEO Robyn Seymour appear.
Sporting bodies are also due to make an appearance, given they stood to gain from promised infrastructure that’s now under cloud.
Geelong Hockey Association president Alan Climpson is expected to join the vice president of the Geelong Swimming Club, Tim Woods.
