The “worst kept secret” in Australia is the announcement of more than $200 million for a stadium in Tasmania as part of the AFL’s conditions for enlisting a Tasmanian team, says Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell.
“With various demands on the budget and criticisms of no new spending in the forward estimates on defence – the government risks being criticised for this announcement,” Mr Clennell said.
“But it will be popular with AFL followers and in the state of Tasmania where the government hopes to win a couple of seats at the next election.”
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