The Olympic effect: How Government projects are swallowing the workforce

17/11/2025 7 min
The Olympic effect: How Government projects are swallowing the workforce

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Queensland homeowners are being urged to complete renovations within the next year before massive Olympic infrastructure projects absorb the majority of the state's tradespeople. Real Estate Editor at News Corp Elizabeth Tilley joined Luke Bradnam on 4BC Breakfast to warn that once government contracts ramp up in 2026, private renovation costs will skyrocket.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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