Labor backs WA tourism spend as leaked documents reveal $30 million bill
Leaked documents reveal Western Australia spent over $30 million attracting major sporting events, prompting criticism from Opposition Leader Basil Zempilas. Tourism Minister Reece Whitby defended the spending, citing a $2.80 return on each dollar invested, while Premier Roger Cook questioned the accuracy of the figures. Calls for greater transparency on event costs continue as the government prepares for future budgets.
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Published 01 Jul 2026, 08:25 UTC · Updated 01 Jul 2026, 08:30 UTC
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