Taxpayers on the hook for $70,000 fee for Commonwealth Games lease

RUMOUR CONFIRMED

On Wednesday, the Rumour File heard taxpayers may foot a $70,000 bill linked to the lease of a building in Geelong, intended for use in preparation for the now cancelled Commonwealth Games.

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The Age confirms the fee linked to a three-year lease on a Geelong waterfront office.

A government spokesperson says negotiations were underway but a contract for the Brougham Street building was never signed.

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