#1
#1 out of 1
politics1d ago
Australia on hook for millions after failed bid for climate conference
- Australia faces a multi-million COP bill after losing the hosting bid for COP31.
- The government had committed 7.5 million dollars before walking away from the bid.
- Costs include contracts with consultants, labour hire firms, and lawyers linked to the bid.
- Australia's pavilion at COP30 reportedly cost around 1.4 million dollars.
- Travel spending for officials at COP30 totaled about six to seven million dollars.
- Opposition critics say climate budgeting did not reflect domestic priorities.
- Officials indicated plans to wind up contracts tied to the failed bid.
- Cost disclosures cover travel, contracts, and government attendance at COP events.
- The bid’s collapse shifted hosting rights to Turkey for COP31.
- Government planned to wind up 2026 COP31 preparations in light of the collapse.
Vote 0