Labor promises $1 million for Special Olympics in Launceston but state government not consulted before pledge

Adam Holmes
Updated May 13 2019 - 6:22pm, first published 5:00pm
Labor's Carol Brown and Ross Hart with Special Olympics Australia CEO Corene Strauss and athlete Conner Sheppard. Picture: Scott Gelston
Labor's Carol Brown and Ross Hart with Special Olympics Australia CEO Corene Strauss and athlete Conner Sheppard. Picture: Scott Gelston

Labor has promised $1 million to Special Olympics Australia to make it more affordable for competitors to attend the junior and national games in Launceston in 2020 and 2022.

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Adam Holmes

Adam Holmes

Journalist at The Examiner and Advocate, Tasmania

From Adelaide to south-west Victoria, Bendigo to Tasmania, I've provided in-depth stories in politics, environmental affairs, issues facing disadvantaged communities, legal affairs and much more. Contact me at adam.holmes@examiner.com.au or on Twitter at @adamholmes010

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