Queensland Premier rejects aid for troubled Star Entertainment, threatens Brisbane casino's future.

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has rejected financial aid for Star Entertainment, a casino operator facing severe financial issues linked to a 2021 money-laundering scandal. Despite the company's shares hitting an all-time low, the government will not offer tax relief but pledges to protect jobs at Brisbane's Queens Wharf casino. The precinct, a key part of Brisbane’s 2032 Olympics tourism push, faces an uncertain future without financial support.

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