Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie is defending his government’s decisions amid claims that mining giant Gina Rinehart wielded undue influence, insisting he didn’t control her website listing him at a swimming event with her “party” — which was actually an invite from Swimming Australia. He dismissed suggestions she steered venue choices for the 2032 Games, pointing out she never sent a similar letter about Rockhampton rowing facilities and that her regional investments are beneficial. Bleijie framed the government’s shift in venue plans as a move to prioritize Queensland’s regions — a stance he says aligns with Rinehart’s own patronage — while opposition demands greater transparency over her involvement.
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