The NSW Premier has backflipped on previous comments that he would not turn the iconic building green and gold for Australia’s hopefuls in the Women’s World Cup.
dominating Canada in a 4-0 victory on Monday night.
However, on Tuesday the Premier announced he would “roll out the red carpet” for the national team given their emphatic win, despite the hefty price tag. “We promised that we would roll out the red carpet when they make the finals, not if but when they make the finals, and I can’t wait to wire up the Opera House and throw Sydney’s full support behind this amazing national team,” Mr Minns said.
The NSW Labor leader has been vocal about reducing the amount of times the Opera House is lit up, with the exercise costing taxpayers between $80,000 to $100,000.and felt he had struck the “right balance” between commemorating occasions and public expense.— Chris Minns Aussies flocked to the Premier’s social media post about the Matildas to express their shock that the World Cup was held at a higher esteem to a coronation.
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