Queensland's Treasurer Cameron Dick told ABC Radio Brisbane the grand final was expected to add $17 million to the state's economy and generate about 80 jobs."It's a positive thing, I think there's the tangible and intangible.
"I think we're very proud that we have been able to secure this game in our state for the first time in its 123-year history."Treasurer Cameron Dick says there are tangible and intangible benefits to Queensland hosting the grand final.It is understood the forecasted financial injections include tourists travelling from all states and territories except New South Wales and Victoria.
Currently, anyone travelling from New South Wales, Victoria, or the ACT must go into hotel quarantine at their own expense for two weeks.Turns out a tummy ache can be COVID-19. Here are other less-common symptoms University of Southern Queensland tourism lecturer Frances Cassidy said any economic shot in the arm was "very important," but warned the event was still a while off.
"If it does get as high as $18 million, that's fantastic, that will certainly help us," Ms Cassidy said.
What's happening with the women's football league? 🤔
Would it be $17m subtract what the QLD Govt have expended to make it happen
Perhaps the QLD Premier might like to generously donate the $17m to a new hospital wing for non-Queenslanders!!!
Makes perfect sense!! Not!!