In a development that could severely impact the Legislative Council’s upcoming vote on the Macquarie Point precinct, Tasmanian Times has received credible whistleblower information alleging the AFL is secretly finalising a deal to walk away from its management rights at People First Stadium on the Gold Coast.
The information, provided by a source close to the negotiations, suggests the AFL is effectively “handing the keys back” to Stadiums Queensland after failing to generate anticipated revenue from the venue.