Will Queen's Wharf Actually Benefit Brisbane... Or Is It Closing Down Already?

[@zed5129]

"Struggling to pay the mortgage... but let's go gambling!"

[@johngreydanus2033]

Tourists...

[@SomethinK]

It is more than just a casino.

[@joesky011]

I'd hate to see the project fail but, that said, why do taxpayers have to bail out a private business?

[@name4467]

For the same reason coal, gas, iron leave the country for free. Literally for free.

[@jyattard1081]

What other options do you suggest ?

[@CA999]

Because taxpayers have no power.

[@MalevolentProphecies]

I don’t think that taxpayers are going to foot the bill here. What is on the table is a bit of flexibility in the timeline of the tax bill being paid. Ultimately it will have to be paid and that is in the interest of taxpayers. What is not, is the bankruptcy of the company, which would mean the bill never gets paid and taxpayers receive no benefit and a whole bunch of people lose their job

[@sanitygone-l9y]

because socialism only exists for the rich in australia

[@captainbones5276]

I can't build my house because I went silly with the budget, Heeyyyyyyy Queensland government I don't want to pay tax, let my poor decisions and accountability be your issue.

[@jyattard1081]

Not a very good comparison, as your building price is fixed and not subject to the union (builders) dropping tools down till you pay them more, hence why it was 1b over budget and took 1 year longer than needed to complete

[@steveoc1857]

@@jyattard1081 - "The ALP is the political wing of the union movement" - Annastacia Palaszczuk. It's an excellent comparison. Also, holding tax payers to ransom should result in jail for the unions

[@michaelstewart6909]

@@steveoc1857 The Star should be suing the CFMEU for the 300 mil, not asking us to foot the bill.

[@chickenisafoolofatoo]

@@jyattard1081 This is an issue between Star and the unions then, not the taxpayers.

[@IsaacSturdee]

Election is coming. Vote wisely

[@chickenisafoolofatoo]

No, there is no reason to bail them out. It is completely unnecessary, and an inappropriate use of public funds. The building isn't going to vanish into thin air if it goes bust. Bankruptcy, followed by a write-down in value, then new operator can take over.

[@cinemaipswich4636]

Blaming the CFMEU for the MONEY LAUNDERING of Star Casinos, is a bit rich. Star Casino did not build this complex, it was a consortium of financiers. The old casino did not need a hotel to survive. Star has some space, and some staff of its own. It's just a tenant there.

[@maxbett8845]

Definitely an anti union gronk

[@DirtySlapper99]

The union agreed to have no spot works ie not standing on safety issues ect. This was when myself and many mate's let our dues lapse

[@MelPikos]

Blaming the CFMEU for the $1 billion cost blow out and over 1 year delay, as per my comments in the video.

[@rickkelly519]

@@MelPikos every large project around the world has had cost blowouts in the last year. I don't know if the CFMEU really had anything to do with it, but as stated every large construction project has had cost overruns due to increased material costs and a shortage of labour. To me your video sounds like a good corporate sell, but not much benefit to the average Brisbane resident.

[@newbris]

@@MelPikosgiven CFMEU are an easy kicking boy in this, it is easy to overegg how much they contributed to this.

[@iriya3227]

QLD government shouldn't just defer taxes and expect nothing, they should sieze equity

[@JohnSmith-ij6ms]

@@Lightbreaker8 you're basically saying no business would survive in Brisbane if they're forced to operate legally

[@jamessteely]

Just let capitalism happen, Free market works. We're not here to share losses and live under Marxism.

[@JohnSmith-ol8gu]

​@@Lightbreaker8Would you invest if the project was at such a thin margin of risk that it could be put into foreclosure? I wouldn't either.

[@theokleoudis4967]

Queens wharf just lost its high retailer that was to occupy a very large floor area. QW has also sold of the Treasury building which will only be accessible hriffith ini students instead of the original plans with boutique shops and art galleries. What are bad start.

[@CA999]

Hmmmm the "education", retail and gambling industries...... The race to the bottom continues...

[@web2yt488]

Retail is not a growth industry Selling Australian residence and citizenship through expensive uni degrees is 4th largest racket in this country

[@simpson81323]

I know hey, not like there isn't a massive uni a stones throw away already occupying beautiful buildings. Let the kids have everything

[@MelPikos]

DFS pulling out is a major blow. There are a lot of vacant shops in the city. Hopefully there is an alternative.

[@ThisalTallberst]

Great video! STAR is a dud. Any thinking Brisbanite without a gambling addiction knows that. It started well before the money laundering allegations got into swing and now they’re stuffed. If Miles bails them out it will be the final death knell for his Government or should I say the final boot as it’s already down the tubes most likely. I love my city and my country, but as an international traveller Brisbane is not so much as a blip on the radar- STAR does not make a difference to anything. Just my humble they/them- zee/zer opinion though.

[@lonnie224]

Well you’re missing out. Brisbane is a great city with so much to do in the city and around SEQLD.

[@kelvinchua5434]

I say let it fail. And let a tech company ie Canva take over… Australia needs to produce more high value jobs, not retail…

[@Lightbreaker8]

Letting it fail will stop anyone else from wanting to invest in Brisbane. It will turn us into a looser state.

[@chickenisafoolofatoo]

@@Lightbreaker8 No it won't. Star's failure has precisely zero relevance to wider investment in unrelated sectors.

[@christianhorner001]

Victoria has a monopoly on the title of loser state

[@deztructo123]

​@@Lightbreaker8That's right! If we bet more money, we'll win it all back and won't look like losers anymore 🎉

[@SgtStressful]

No one cares about a stupid ass casino designed to steal your money as it's always in favour of the house. Turn it into a proper family friendly environment, with entertaininment, activities, food etc etc. There is so much you can do with it..

[@ktran18]

It is family friendly 🥴

[@capoeiragoldcoast]

The biggest laundromat in the country

[@davidpinontoan3429]

I would go there to dry my clothing ....

[@JamesFFiT]

😂😂

[@capoeiragoldcoast]

@@davidpinontoan3429 as long your cash is washed

[@markspin4596]

How was the project allowed to continue being $1Billion over budget?

[@maggiecalos4101]

The answer is $$$$$ and lots of it.

[@woodliceworm4565]

The government should take an ownership stake in return for a bailout, then when the time is right sell that ownership stake at a profit for the state. Nothing wrong with playing the game to the benefit of the people for once, anything less is just more corporate welfare again, the same CEO's that benefit from bailouts are the same people who will be calling for 'dole bludgers' to be given welfare cards and have their dole cut off for not answering the phone or claim the homeless don't need help because they should have brought a house - . Nothing wrong with the state doing a deal that is in the states favor. The strong take what they will the weak give what they must. Fargi laws of business.

[@arthurwatts1680]

I don't know what Southbank and Roma St Parklands have cost Queensland taxpayers but IMO both have been worth it. This is different in that I doubt anyone lost their home and family at the Parklands, regardless of the weather. I went to the Treasury Casino shortly after it opened and never returned - the bars and restaurants were OK but the gaming floor looked like an RSL club, complete with patrons who looked like they were decked out at Vinnies when told they needed a collared shirt. If the taxpayer has to prop that operation up, I fully understand the howls of protest but the thought of that massive structure being abandoned blows my tiny mind. One bailout with strict conditions and ongoing third-party monitoring - if they still can't run a business, cut the cord and let the chips fall where they may.

[@chickenisafoolofatoo]

Why do you think this? What is stopping a new operator taking it on at a written-down valuation by the bankruptcy process? Star is a private business and it can fail or succeed on its own merits. Tax dollars are not required to prop it up.

[@arthurwatts1680]

@@chickenisafoolofatoo I am only passing on media reports and statements from the premiers of NSW and Qld.

[@maxbett8845]

A casino expecting tax payers to wear their bills. Unreal!

[@breal8939]

The more visitors to the cbd will bring in outside money. This money gets spread out through the whole city and greater regions surrounding Brisbane. If the bigger companies at the top don't aim to increase income, the professions with lower profit margins will not grow. The economy will hit a stalemate. You can't increase population without increasing production and foreign money coming in. Increasing the population is daunting but necessary to prevent a localised recession. Infrastructure, town planning, and preservation are critical for future proofing cities and regions.

[@shaneandersen1316]

What an eyesore and blight this is on Brisbane.

[@aron.gortman]

Kangaroo Point "Green bridge" is even worse...

[@Shiravan]

This is absolutely something Brisbane needed as a city. I've lived all over Australia and the reputation from others is always "Oh theres nothing to do or see there." Queens Wharf will bring so many people to the city for so many different reasons. We need the jobs, we need the tourism, we need that income. People in the comments talking about locals not wanting to gamble because of the cost of living, the locals arent the target. I know people who work in the high rollers areas of the Sydney casinos and by god the amount some foreign nationals will drop in one night of gambling is enough to make me sick, but then they go out to local restaurants and local shops and spend money there too.

[@ReturnOfTheJ.D.]

A lot of those Asian billionaires already have everything so the only thing left that's culturally acceptable is gambling.

[@nevilletisch9637]

The problem is its not just queens wharf. It is star sydney and gold coast. And gold coast convention centre. 4000 people employed in qld before queens wharf. However if receivers are put in place maybe we can allow, mgm, vici and ceasers, sands or wynn to take over

[@jamessteely]

Yea let capitalism happen there will be a buyer, we don't have to bail out star who has proven to be a dodgy money launder. Why should the tax payer help those who help organised crime? Give someone with a clean slate and deeper pockets a go and don't bail out anyone full stop.

[@shadowhuntagaming]

I really hope this development is a success. It is precisely what Brisbane has needed for a long time and could be a catalyst for meaningful gentrification in the CBD. Queen Street, Myer Centre, and Wintergarden are an absolute pain to get to, and they are so disconnected from Southbank. With the new Queens Wharf precinct, we now have a meaningful connection between Southbank and the city. It provides pedestrian-friendly access that is far more convenient than Victoria Bridge. It generally allows for a stay in the city and plays in the Southbank vibe, which has never existed before. I am not booking my hotel just yet, want to make sure it stays solvent first, but very much looking forward to a visit into the city, and really hope the development spreads from here.

[@electro_sykes]

myer centre is gone, place called uptown now. and its going to commence its redevlopment soon

[@shadowhuntagaming]

@@electro_sykes I'll be interested to see how they fill it without a real anchor tenant. Wonder if Target will increase its footprint.

[@stevensmith8876]

Is this a bot generated comment?

[@chrisscullynz]

Gentrification means removing a culture...

[@dyu999]

The era of shopping mall is gone, also gambling sector is declining, the casinos in Sydney are struggling.

[@spider2164]

1000% new stadium. It’s a must.

[@IanMcCrindle]

It's just a casino, (with hotels, shops & bars/restaurants)! Brisbane already had all of those, lots of which struggle. How can introducing more of the same improve things? Won't it make it even harder since more of the same business types will mean the dollar spend is thinner across them all. Better hope for a massive influx of tourists. Governments of the last 15 years really haven't been able to come up with much at all.

[@thegreenportals]

You deserve SO MANY more subscribers; super underrated. Keep it up!

[@melpikos8533]

Thank you! Will continue to try my best :)

[@liamthompson9342]

I'm glad of the bridge - at least it's got a bit of shade on it, unlike the victoria bridge.

[@adamjones1805]

Queens Wharf doesn't come remotely close to Marina Bay Sands. For Brisbane it's a big thing. But by world standards it's pretty standard. Brisbane needs to think bigger if they're going to be a leading destination, and bring big money to QLD. They're already stuffing the Olympics. I'm very close to saying, time to give the Olympics to Sydney. But I'll reserve that for the time being. The government needs to stop bailing companies out. Obviously the costs benefits didn't stack up, but they went ahead with it anyway. Given we're headed for recession, I don't think it's going to be this grand destination for Brisbane it's been talked up to being. It'll be at least 5 years before that comes to fruition. People are stopping spending because the cost of things is just getting ridiculous. That's going to dramatically bring down the benefits of Queens Wharf, because if the locals aren't spending much money there it's going to be very difficult for it to remain viable. It's not like Brisbane is an international tourist destination where tourists will keep it afloat. So it will be difficult for it to remain viable in the short-term given the economic environment. However, over 10 years it'll become a destination. But no the government should not bail them out. Unless they're willing to forgo a majority share to the government. It's time our governments stop bailing out these companies unless the business is willing to give majority share to the government. For too long governments have been throwing taxpayers money at corporations to keep them afloat, continue cutting corporate tax rates, and in return these companies continue to rort consumers and pay zero taxes while we the taxpayer bails them out every 10 years. That's money that could be better spent on our ailing health system, educating our kids, building more infrastructure, or building more housing supply. If these companies can't survive the business environment then they shouldn't be in business.

[@lis819]

Let’s open it to all the homeless people that can’t afford rental accommodation or get a mortgage. Gamblers be dammed.

[@monty111000]

If the restaurants and bars close shorty because of overhead costs, it will look like q ghost town

[@Anoano1122]

I am very dissapointing with its outer look , the fact that Brisbane city is getting filled with black glass buildings. They might be great in efficiency in some ways but,.. looks just boring and no character at all. I am not very fascinated by that building.

[@craigdougls2966]

No one is ever going to do a major project in Brisbane again. People need to remember this job kept pumping ahead during COVID

[@MelPikos]

I'd agree with your concerns on major projects, certainly not easy to commit >$1b on a mega project.

[@dogg15]

The queen street mall is dead.

[@tovsteh]

Im there at work every day and its packed with people?

[@rodneyblackwell7477]

Tourist stayed away from the Paris Olympics people don't want to go to these cities during the Olympics. Very few cities want to bid for the Olympics now because finally politicians have realized they bring no nett benefit

[@CA999]

Who wants to visit a city in lockdown?

[@johngreydanus2033]

Don't forget the cost of law enforcements and bollards.

[@adamjones1805]

There are about 15 cities considering bids for 2036 Olympics.

[@MrRmano13]

Maybe the cfmeu can bail them out.

[@aussiestallion69]

Only if the CFMEU officials get their cut I guess?

[@Mazigaro]

Back door payments first buddy

[@kurjan1]

far too much tax payers funds directed towards sport, games and gambling. Reminds me of a small situation a little while ago which failed for the same reasons.

[@timinman9578]

What a load of crap. No one’s thinking that the boy who cried wolf, just as they open a multi billion project beside the government offices. It’s perfect timing for Star. As the government can’t let it fail.. what about the plan to return any support.

[@nxthanj]

2:23 they are demolishing the freeway?? If so, thats GREAT for green space and opening up this side of the Brisbane river waterfront for more walkability. Also offers the potential for more pedestrian connections between the two sides of the river given there is no freeway to worry about. HOWEVER, I do worry about the plan to handle Brisbanes congestion if this becomes the case. The road network is a mess and public transport options aren’t exactly the most effective rn. Hopefully they can do something to combat that, otherwise this would be GREAT for promoting walkability and improving quality of life.

[@MrAe86ln]

the ultimate plan is to make it a tunnel

[@CommentsTroll]

Silly for the freeway to be going through the city from north to south, and west to south, when almost none of the users are going into the city. This through traffic is taking up valuable land and making it a more dangerous and less pleasant drive since the road is accommodating for everything built around it. Definitely should have a dedicated roads (not street) to move these people, without going near the CBD.

[@SomethinK]

No, they are not. The waterfront is developed as in the graphic, but the freeway still exists.

[@daniel-san836]

why does gvt always bolster casinos?. they're the most criminal soul destroying places you can have

[@jesusislukeskywalker4294]

good question. i would say because of the large amount or revenue they make from tax. they are not concerned of the harm casinos create.

[@TheMike12101990]

It's an eyesore of a building. Hopefully everything is sorted out soon, though.

[@GregMoylan-pn6sr]

When Sydney's Star City Casino opened in 1997, it was an unmistakably vibrant Aussie venue. Over the years it morphed into a Chinese-oriented cesspit... stinking of dumplings and overwhelmed by near-comatose patrons sitting silently at gambling machines. A truly horrible venue. Hopefully, Star has learnt something in the meantime & will not go down the same alienating path with Queens Wharf.

[@drpk6514]

Queen's Wart !

[@xpuregold1925]

Great Video!

[@haha-eg8fj]

I am struggling to put food on the table. Why should the government bail out a private gambling company that only entertains those who have so much money to spend on unnecessary leisure?

[@nelsondesousa6922]

White elephant

[@alexanderridolfi6000]

Major wishful thinking in your part. Comparing Brisbane to Singapore is a very long stretch.

[@eltimbalino]

No,don't bail out a business that chose to not provide its financial statements that it required to operate. This failure comes straight after being discovered it had engaged in bad financial dealings. So failing to prove they've stopped behaving badly is the opposite of a reason to help them keep operating. As for all their claimed benefits? Their main income is from our gambling losses. We can be better than this.

[@markalexander744]

It’s not going to close. If went into receivership it would be placed in the hands of an administrator and a new license appointed. Crown would be the obvious choice. It’s not governments place to use tax payers money to bail out corporations. Small business gets nothing and hospitality at present is doing it tough, with no government assistance. NSW was right to wash their hands of Star, the Qld government should stay clear of it as well.

[@Lightbreaker8]

No way if they turn their backs on star they turn their backs on any future investment. Who would want to take the risk of building a mega project knowing the CFMEU will bleed them dry with no support from the government?

[@electro_sykes]

it is an absolute waste. I predicted that many of the restaurants would die out in a month because sadly, thats the effect the cost of living crisis has on daily lives. The CBD has died out. We even lost Myers state flagship store. Much of the wintergarden is also dead. Brisbane CBD in general has not recovered from the pandemic and is a ghost town. And spending money on casinos is stupid. As an anti-gambler, I believe the place shouldnt of been built as a casino in the first place. I do support the redevlopment of the space but to have a controversal casino as the anchor tenant and owner, well thats one problem. I dont think the place will close. At worst probably the casino will close and hotel but you will still be able to walk through to the neville bonner bridge or wander to the upper levels if you dare. The sky deck would probably stay open. It is our very own marina bay sands.Brisbane in general isnt well known which is why if we want to be known well we need to advertise ourselves and get the 2032 olympics right. Find it kinda ironic that the premier doesn't want to spend money on a new stadium yet will hapilly throw out a life line to a casino during a cost of living crisis

[@shadowhuntagaming]

I believe Myer will enter the old Treasury building once the Casino has cleared out. I don't know how it will do there, as Brisbane lacks pedestrian connections through the CDB. Hopefully, they put a pedestrian bridge across from the new Star complex. While I am not a gambler either, there is value in having a tenant like this anchor the complex. While most towns and cities have shopping, not many have casino's. If you live anywhere in regional Queensland other than Cairns or Townsville, the best you've got are the pokies at the pub. A Casino provides a big tourism draw card that you wouldn't get from more retail. Hopefully, this is a launching pad to provide other entertainment-related amenities, as the CBD has been lacking these immensely. Personally I would love to see a Koala sanctuary or something of that nature more in.

[@Ub3rSk1llz]

idiot

[@aussiestallion69]

@@shadowhuntagamingnope, they won’t. Just sold to Griffith University, and in any case Myer would not move from one high rent old building to another even potentially higher rent older building needing extensive renovations to suit modern retail environments.

[@aussiestallion69]

If you’ve been to Marina Bay sands you’ll know Queens Wharf is not even close to the same level of impact, retail, restaurants, etc. I think you’re right about the restaurants, sadly. Maybe with the casino they should restrict it to those with a foreign passport like Singapore does.

[@electro_sykes]

@@aussiestallion69 true, Marina bay sands is on a much larger scale and I have actually been there.

[@jimbo9030]

Let's all remember the state Labor government in 2016 introduced reduced trading hours for ALL Queensland nightlife venues costing thousands of jobs to increase the value of Queens Wharf 24h licence. The state has sold its soul in so many other ways for this project, let's hope it all wasn't so we could have a casino for 2 weeks.

[@elsimon89]

Lock-out sucks, 3am close sucks, anti competitive if the casino can stay open!

[@jimbo9030]

@@elsimon89 2am close in non "safe night precincts"

[@priceprice_baby]

Yeah, it's been a scummy project from the beginning. I actuaply like the non-casino stuff but that's only a second thought as a way to try and funnel people into it. If they wanted Brisbane to be a lively fun city they never should have killed off the fun (with lockouts)

[@jimbo9030]

@@priceprice_baby yeah there's nothing like a casino to corrupt a state government. Look back at the free passes given to Star by Mike Baird and NSW Libs and of course we saw what that government was like via Gladys Berejiklian. Qld Labor sold themselves in the exact same way. It's not only the lockouts and reduced trading hours they introduced to prop up this project. There's been other things given up for Star, for example the busiest bikeway in Queensland will now be "shared" with a pedestrian concourse with meandering tourists wandering out of Star into the path of commuters. This is akin to building a shopping center food court in the middle of a freeway. As soon as a pedestrian is hit or nearly hit we all know that Star won't be made to made changes, but instead riders will be forced to dismount and walk. That will lead to less people using the bikeway and in turn going back to driving and adding to congestion.

[@emyritch1874]

The Star has a great potential to succeed and is the highlight tourist spot it’s amazing view of the city from the deck, to be one of a spectacular representation in tourism industry that is an absoulute “Australian “ citizens owned. But why does taxpayers has to be responsible of helping them to survive as a private entity, if the Government is willing to help , then isn’t it a good suggestion that it the Government and the people of Australia should also have a privilege to benefit and to have a greater advantage than others. Hope that it’ll will all workout for Australias ‘ big future potential economy growth. All the best

[@squeEks89]

This is already hurting hospitality in Brisbane, ita going to reall ravage what few independent hospitality businesses owned by Australians and run by locals.

[@name4467]

Blaming the unions? You dropped to new lows.

[@michaelstewart6909]

Yeah they shouldnt have even been allowed on site in the first place. Of course the CFMEU was going to run the project over. More fees that way. and more traffic jams...

[@sanitygone-l9y]

Look at him, obviously he was going to shill LNP talking points.

[@brettcrawford8878]

North Qld. and Tasmania have casinos. They and maybe others might be interested in having a casino there if Star does not stay afloat as a business. As far as i know, Tasmania still has a casino running. Might have a look at that Brisbane place sometime.

[@Eric-jo8uh]

River cities are boring. Brisbane has always been boring. There’s nothing there, nothing.

[@brettcrawford8878]

Gold Coast also has a casino. Not so far for them to put some casino operations into Brisbane. Prefer roulete and blackjack myself. However, they tend to mostly have machines at the Gold Coast casino. Feels like a pub type operation on a large scale. I prefer to see roulete wheels and blackjack tables being run by people with a look of class to the place.

[@scenicshoots]

I driver Uber. Never saw a drop off point there. Howard Smith Warf is already a mess for Uber and Taxi drivers. Difficult to make money if nobody can get to you

[@vivienneedwards3634]

I am outraged that their financiers have let them get into sooo much DEBT that WE are expected to bail them out from.

[@caelansmith]

Let a community club take over similar to West HQ, Panthers, and other similar venues in NSW. The building assets could also be moved across to the state investment fund so it pays dividends for decades to come. The gambling profits go into the community rather than shareholders of a controversial, poorly managed, failing company.

[@dead_formats]

Not sure the closing of Star in Brisbane is the QLD governments problem... or the unions problems either... rather the company took on this project and now cant afford to run it because of their bad business model... You failed to mention any liabitiy for STAR in your monologue

[@LeonAust]

Gambling is a parasite on society they can take their casino and leave.

[@jamessteely]

im looking to look past the negative sides of it if we get cool infrastructure and progress brisbane :)

[@timmyhexham9603]

Yep, gambling is not good for society.

[@Lukas_Teo]

⁠​⁠@@jamessteelyThe only public infrastructure is a (draw)bridge into the casino. A shiny big new gambling building is not progress.

[@mraaronjosephbonnici]

I agree. WHY WAS IT NOT ANOTHER performance arts centre? I want a ticket to wicked at southbank. I have to book MONTHS in advance. More performance arts centres for plays would be SO MUCH better, then useless casino's NOBODY is going to use.

[@jamessteely]

​@@Lukas_Teo theres more to it than the neville bonner bridge, a new world class sky deck/observation deck. The building itself is an international landmark, Sokyo for dinner was amazing and im sure the other restaurants will be great when they open, the retail shops, the heritage buildings that have been restored, the treasury will now be a cutting edge Griffith Campus in the city. Investments, residential tower for people to live, tourism multiplier + millions of people annually, the green spaces and park underneath. You can't just percolate this master project down to a public bridge. This will also inspire the next developments in Brisbane. Does anyone apart from Mel have a positive outlook on the future!? 😂

[@elenawalker3746]

No, didn't step foot in the last one, very rarely go into the city which is dead and this is another brutalistic reminder of how modern "architecture" is no match for those cities with a rich cultural past.

[@stronzer59]

Oz with 27M souls over a vast land trying to be some big shot with the most massive debts per person the world has ever seen?? Some Repo merch will buy this swamp for pennies in the dollar and rename it Starless in Stress

[@brianpearson8782]

It will be a huge revenue collector and have great flow on into the mall

[@williamwcheung]

The government should get equity for bailing them out.

[@woz8884]

Went there on Father's Day, walked over the uphill bridge from SouthBank, bugger all shade , everyone will get drenched when it rains.... It's worse than a suburban Westfield Shopping Centre. Very little visible Directory signage.The staff weren't given clear directions as to their job specs., the bars were understaffed. A sea of thongs & Tee shirts, instead of shoes , collared shirts & dresses. Blazing hot in the after noon sun at the Sky Deck. Had a quiet drink in the Live Wire Bar...... As they say, " It'll be nice when it's finished ".

[@jesusislukeskywalker4294]

it still looks half built doesn't it. the architect must have been on crack.

[@sarcasmo57]

Yeah, but it's kinda ugly.

[@rmar127]

The 2032 Olympics will be an utter embarrassment and hurt not only Queensland’s tourism business, but all of Australia’s.

[@ch64621]

Casinos suck balls and ruin families. No need for the Queensland or New South Wales government to bail these gamblers out.

[@rickkelly519]

Maybe if Star Casino was not guilty of money laundering (fined $100 million), they wouldn't be in this dire situation. And it gets worse if you really think about the sort of people who they were money laundering for. As far as the tax issues go - we all pay our tax so why should they get a "get out of jail". I have no sympathy for a parasitic casino.

[@ColectiveConsciousness1111]

Exit 'their' systems one by one and you will be happy ❤

[@trevorharrison29]

Brisvegas.

[@bozo05]

Mate haven't got the money to go there plus a person has shares in Star I know it's a up in the air

[@JR.4740]

Its a same thing, but new building

[@mraaronjosephbonnici]

I live just at roma street. Work down the road at edwards street. I can't see myself ever going there... Why a casino? We already have one right next to it! Should have made it another performance arts centre! If I want to go see a play. South bank is BOOKED out for months in advance. I think to myself. What if something comes up in 2-3 months time and i can't go. Waste of money. The treasury was ALWAYS empty. Another performance arts centre would have been a MUCH better choice then another, unused casino. Brisbane aren't much for casino level gambling. Everything is to expensive for the average person to go blow a thousand on the tables. Expecting to make millions off tourists gambling, is a big gamble. If it had plays going... Maybe I would have seen wicked already AND ACTUALLY visit the eyesore.

[@1010Nato1010]

God, we need a new government.

[@mraaronjosephbonnici]

I agree. However, the current Liberal alternative is MUCH worse. The only people who will benefit from a liberal win are the coal/energy industry to gain back their 0% tax rate status... No real great options.. Who else we got. THE GREENS? Get rid of all the current parties. We need a completely fresh start.

[@boatboy222]

Spend the money on roads ! Close the casino, OR? Give us all a tax break and keep it open, personally I will probably only go there once in my life so I wont miss it if 😢😢its not there! How can we let someone that is a billion dollars over budget carry on with more tax breaks?

[@davidpinontoan3429]

more buildings oh yess

[@maggiecalos4101]

I wonder who the major shareholders are of this gambling pit.

[@williamm1624]

Taxpayers money to bailout a gambling company. Surely not!

[@themoops.]

What a shame no-one from Qld can afford to go there

[@momohmoseray5393]

they are already failing 2032 this wouldn't be a surprise if this fails

[@jamessteely]

Any one know what will happen to the land cleared for the airport Auto mall?

[@electro_sykes]

idk, but it could solve the olympic stadium debacle.

[@Paparara-g3w]

Tax payers expecting something that’ll benefit them. The government: let’s build a casino for our rich friends.

[@andrewsmall6834]

Do the Army acquisition of the Nasams system.

[@MemeingInTheMadness]

Who thought it would be a good idea to build a giant pair of shorts, anyway?

[@robbo89]

I don't like the gamblor monster but now it's here it's too big to fail

[@hunterthompson6574]

Love your content Mel good stuff

[@melpikos8533]

Thanks @hunterthompson6574 much appreciated!

[@rocket5045]

It's purely money laundering. Casino looked assed on the inside noway is that 2billion

[@ritaprockow2866]

A casino as the most iconic building in the city? Forever Brisvegas, aghhhh :/

[@CryptoCarpenter22]

Add the constant rain to that previous comment.

[@adventuredaytripsbrisbane1090]

I hope they can get the financial support by the government, it's a loan, not a handout. The massive taxes already paid by the developer, the taxes paid by the building contractors already makes it a no brainer to support this project. The government will take in billions in GST from the hotel , the food and Beveridge taxes , the salary taxes and of course the gaming taxes. Plus of course the extra revenue coming in from abroad that would otherwise not hit our shores. It's a tax generator, to our advantage.

[@woodliceworm4565]

Gst and PAYE goes to the federal government, not the state. Payroll tax is what the state gets.

[@DeepseaSteve]

Bloody ugly. I miss when Brisbane wasn’t at the mercy of developers, nothing but glass boxes with no architectural nuance, can’t see the sun everything in shade and the bloody city is like a giant wind tunnel.And you can’t compare any city in Australia to Singapore that is a great city.

[@testedtrue7693]

Private business needs to stop thinking that the taxpayer will bail them out. Look for another Private investor and if they won't touch it why would taxpayer. Oh ya if forgot the shiftless politician who thinks he own our money

[@brettslattery2562]

OK Stan, how much did they charge you for the cool-ade

[@jman2903]

Bloody casino's, who needs em anyway

[@jesusislukeskywalker4294]

new subsriber . the corruption is worse than pre Fitzgerald Inquiry.

[@JR.4740]

The Queensland government will help them cost them $3.6 billion to build but now they broke

[@JacquiCollet]

It’s magnificent hope it doesn’t close!!

[@peterjames174]

bad timing people haven't got money to waste,

[@dodgeboy9052]

Fine dining .. men in thongs n Stubbies ... in Restaurants men should have covered feet .. and all this, i thought we was going through a cost of living crisis .

[@rasta77-x7o]

Stop being sexist, it's illegal in Australia to discriminate based on sex and clothing requirements for one and not the other break the law.

[@dodgeboy9052]

fine dining that okay if you like looking at mens dirty toe nails n feet .. sorry not for me its about Hygiene you must be a leftie ... good luck.. have you not heard of Dress Regulations .. ?

[@Davehaha2001]

So crap I didn’t know it was a casino the last thing Brisbane needs is a casino it looks so bad a black building that’s not finished it looks so bad and looks like a cheep MacDonalda inside

[@PhillipMcCallum]

N9 bail out or tax help, without a financial audit over last 20years , there made billions of Australians for years, i will have to sell my house i cant afford Qld Goverment wont bail me out nor will the Federal

[@Ausqs6371]

Rock and a hard place. No business should be allowed to avoid tax’s, however Brisbane does need this project to succeed for many economic reasons. It has and will provide many jobs people who are finding it tough. Gambling is again a double edged award. Yes it is a problem for many people, however the gaming machine trust fund helps so many charities with much needed funds for things the government can’t afford to help with. So it is a dammed if we do and are dammed if we don’t. I can promise you, if it’s not the Star it will be Hard Rock or the Crown taking its place. Star, pick up your game, because it was your fault which is why you got the fine. Pay your tax like we all do.

[@jogoldcoaster2847]

Gaming Machine Trust Fund..?? Helps Charities..?? Let's see some figures....I heard the funds are tiny..!