Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews will face a federal Senate inquiry over spending involved in the state s preparation of hosting the Commonwealth Games in 2026.
The future of the Commonwealth Games is uncertain as Australia s state of Victoria withdraws as host of the 2026 event, citing rising costs. Its decision has left the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) scrambling to find an alternative with the next available host, Birmingham, previously stepping in to replace South Africa for the 2022 tournament.