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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.

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