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Gina Rinehart lobbied Queensland to move Olympic events

Gina Rinehart Jarrod Bleijie Rockhampton, Queensland 2026-07-30 Australia

Billionaire Gina Rinehart sent a letter to Queensland politician Jarrod Bleijie requesting the government consider Rockhampton for Olympic events, revealed on 30 July 2026 through freedom-of-information release. The lobbying predated the LNP's Games Delivery plan announcement.

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Gina Rinehart lobbied Qld government to move Olympic events to Rockhampton

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A letter from Ms Rinehart to Jarrod Bleijie, obtained under right to information laws, asked the government to consider Rockhampton before the LNP's Games Delivery plan release in March 2025.

Gina Rinehart lobbied Qld government to move Olympic events to Rockhampton

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