Watch FIFA World Cup 2026™

LIVE, FREE and EXCLUSIVE

Watch

Hobart stadium setback as damning independent review released

Published
An independent assessment of a planned stadium on Hobart's waterfront says the project should not proceed, citing concerns around its size and construction costs. But the final decision rests with the Tasmanian parliament and the Government is adamant it can proceed. The state's 2028 entry into the AFL and AFLW competitions is conditional on the stadium being built.
Tags
Australia
Sport
Share

Get SBS News straight to your inbox

Sign up now for daily news from Australia and around the world. You can also subscribe to Insight's weekly newsletter for in-depth features and first-person stories.

By subscribing, you agree to SBS’s terms of service and privacy policy including receiving email updates from SBS.

Follow SBS News

Download our apps

Listen to our podcasts

Get the latest with our News podcasts on your favourite podcast apps.

Watch on SBS

SBS World News

Take a global view with Australia's most comprehensive world news service

Watch now

Watch the latest news videos from Australia and across the world