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Gina Rinehart lobbied Qld government to move Olympic events to Rockhampton

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Australian mining magnate Gina Rinehart lobbied Queensland's government to consider Rockhampton for Olympic venues, according to a letter obtained under right to information laws. The letter was sent to Jarrod Bleijie before the state released its formal Games Delivery plan in March twenty twenty-five.

Source: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-30/gina-rinehart-olym...

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