New South Wales Premier Chris Minns has been repeatedly questioned in a press conference over his decision to cancel lighting up the Sydney landmark to honour King Charles' crowning.
The state government announced on Friday it would cancel the projection of any royal imagery onto the Sydney landmark, which the former government had earlier green lit to celebrate His Majesty, as it would cost between $80,000 to $100,000 a night.
NSW Premier Chris Minns on Monday defended his decision to not light up the Sydney Opera House to commemorate King Charles' coronation due to its cost. Picture: NCA Newswire / Gaye Gerard "At the end of the day, I made a decision that we need to protect government money, we need to protect taxpayer money in particular," he said to another question.
It costs taxpayers about $80,000 to $100,000 to project an image onto the famous sails each night, according to the government. Picture: James D. Morgan/Getty Images Earlier in the morning he clashed with 2GB host Ben Fordham who said his inbox was filled with hundreds of angry emails from listeners reacting to Mr Minns' decision.
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