Rinehart Lobbied to Move 2032 Olympic Rowing to Croc‑Habitat River

Queensland’s decision to move the rowing regatta to the Fitzroy River came after documents revealed Rinehart’s lobbying efforts. The river, a natural habitat for saltwater crocodiles, lies 600 km north of the host city Brisbane. slot-chickenroad.org

The move has triggered backlash from athletes, coaches and the broader Olympic community, who argue the location is unsafe and logistically impractical. The Queensland government defended the choice in March last year, but the controversy remains.