Attempts by Premier Daniel Andrews and Deputy Premier Jacinta Allan to gag officials from speaking out about the botched Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games reinforce the need for an urgent inquiry into the scandal.
Questions continue to mount over the scandal with new estimates by independent legal experts stating that it could cost taxpayers as much as $2 billion to rip up the contract with the Commonwealth Games Federation.
Opposition Leader John Pesutto said: "It shouldn't come as any surprise to Victorians that Daniel Andrews and Jacinta Allan will do anything to avoid scrutiny for the scandal including gagging Commonwealth Games officials.
"Cover ups and secrecy are hallmarks of this Government. Not only does it refuse to answer any questions about the scandal but this week the Minister for Commonwealth Games Delivery Jacinta Allan quietly resigned from her portfolio in another attempt to avoid scrutiny over coming months.
"What the Deputy Premier should do is also resign as Minister for Transport and Infrastructure and Minister for the Suburban Rail Loop as she is guilty of gross incompetence and deceit.
"Under her watch, the Andrews Government continues to squander billions of dollars on major projects such as the Commonwealth Games.
"This has real life consequences for hardworking Victorian families and businesses in the form of record debt and taxes at a time when they are facing unprecedented cost of living pressures."
The Opposition has referred the matter to the Auditor General and is also seeking to establish a parliamentary inquiry to investigate the scandal.
