Tasmanian Labor is disappointed Launceston has been unsuccessful in its bid to host games at the 2023 Women's World Cup.
Shadow Minister for Sport David O'Byrne said this is another State Government failure.
"Labor is disappointed Launceston has been unsuccessful in its Women's World Cup bid," Mr O'Byrne said.
"The State Government clearly did not do enough to ensure this once in a generation event would be played in Tasmania.
"This event would have brought significant benefits to the state, with the international exposure we could have seen unmatched by many other sporting events.
"This is a massive own goal for Peter Gutwein, who has previously stated his intention for Tasmania to have a team in Australia's national soccer competition.
"It is not often Tasmania has the chance to host global sporting events and Tasmanians have a right to be angry at the State Government for this failure."
David O'Byrne MP
Shadow Minister for Sport
