Western Australian government faces backlash over football festival marketing tactics
The Western Australian government has been accused of using ‘dodgy tactics’ to attract fans to the $11 million Calcio Italiano football festival in Perth. Opposition Leader Basil Zempilas criticized the announcement of discounted flights as lacking transparency, questioning the costs involved. The government insists such marketing strategies are common and beneficial for local businesses.
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Published 19 Jun 2026, 07:28 UTC · Updated 19 Jun 2026, 07:30 UTC
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