Gold Coast pulls bid for 2026 Commonwealth Games

"Sadly, at the same time, our country's reputation as a place that reneges on a global sports contract remains in tatters.

"In simple terms, it seems our Games' vision doesn't align with the vision of the state or federal governments."

The news comes two months after Commonwealth Games Australia CEO Craig Phillips said the Games' global governing body was open to delaying the event a year to give potential hosts more time to prepare.

The future of the Games remains up in the air, with Canada's Alberta province also withdrawing its support for a bid for the 2030 event.

Tate added that the proposal had received overwhelming support from locals, athletes, and business people who want to see "the event saved".

"Our dual proposal would have delivered billions into the national economy and given athletes, and para-athletes, a clear pathway towards the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and Paralympics and then on to the 2032 Games in Queensland."

Australia, by far the Games' most successful competing nation, has hosted five of the previous 22 editions.