The Matildas’ stellar World Cup run has lifted Australia’s chances of hosting the men’s equivalent and should embolden policymakers to be more ambitious about the competitions they chase, NSW’s new stadiums boss David Gallop says.
A week after being appointed to head Venues NSW, the powerful state government agency which controls stadiums including the Sydney Cricket Ground and Accor Stadium, Mr Gallop said the economic benefits and popular success of the Women’s World Cup showed Australia should be confident about bidding for major events.
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Samantha Hutchinson is the AFR's National Reporter. Most recently, she was CBD columnist for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. Before that, she covered Victorian and NSW politics and business for The Australian, the AFR and BRW Magazine. Connect with Samantha on Twitter. Email Samantha at samantha.hutchinson@afr.com.au
