Independent economist Dr Graeme Wells argues that the stadium economic case has completely collapsed, a reality that should not be ignored.

Politicians have quite a few tricks for evading the question or gilding the lily. Sadly, it’s what we’ve come to expect. But recent commentary following the recent release of Dr Gruen’s report on Macquarie Point stadium costs and benefits has reached a new low.

Premier Rockliff started the ball rolling. His contribution was to note that “Mr Gruen’s report was commissioned on behalf of the Jacqui Lambie Network, which has always opposed the stadium, and it’s his opinion.”

Sadly, it’s common practice to denigrate the integrity of the messenger, rather than analyse the message.