ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr says the federal government's $240 million commitment to a new stadium in Hobart sets a precedent for sporting infrastructure funding as he pushes ahead with a vision to revamp the AIS precinct.
The federal government's decision to spend $240 million on a new venue in Tasmania to help the state secure an AFL licence has sparked fierce debate about a lack of investment in Canberra's sporting facilities.
Finance Minister Katy Gallagher attempted to play down the like-for-like comparison with the bid for a new rectangular venue in the capital, citing investment in...