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Dan knows best, regardless of the collateral damage

At some stage in this country, the definition of “good politics” needs to be expanded beyond doing what it takes to win elections. Legacy should also matter.

Phillip CooreyPolitical editor

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Given Daniel Andrews’ track record of gaslighting his population during the pandemic, it’s hard to give him the benefit of the doubt over the Commonwealth Games cancellation.

Sure, at face value, paying an alleged $6 billion-to-$7 billion to host a 12-day athletics carnival that is second tier by world standards is certainly a poor use of taxpayers’ money and sufficient grounds for pulling the pin.

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Phillip Coorey is the political editor based in Canberra. He is a two-time winner of the Paul Lyneham award for press gallery excellence. Connect with Phillip on Facebook and Twitter. Email Phillip at pcoorey@afr.com

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