David Crisafulli
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“The Fitzroy has passed with flying colours,”
David Crisafulli · said 2026-09-17 · reported 2026-09-17
Crisafulli told parliament the Fitzroy River had been approved for the 2032 Olympics rowing events.
“It is a group of interstate and overseas elites who are trying to bully their way because they don't want to go to regional Queensland and that's not right.”
David Crisafulli · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-17
Crisafulli characterized critics of the Rockhampton venue as interstate and overseas elites bullying against regional Queensland.
“Let's be honest, let's scratch beneath the surface and call it for what it is,”
David Crisafulli · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-17
Crisafulli dismissed concerns raised at the World Rowing congress in Amsterdam about the Fitzroy River venue.
“It's official. Signed, sealed and delivered.”
David Crisafulli · said 2026-09-17 · reported 2026-09-17
Crisafulli confirmed to parliament that the Fitzroy River venue was officially approved for the 2032 Olympics.