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Whistleblower: Documents vindicate bid criticism

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Getty Images | Croatia president Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic is seen as France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris lifts the trophy during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Final between France and Croatia at Luzhniki Stadium on July 15, 2018 in Moscow, Russia.

Bonita Mersiades has made a number of allegations about the Australian bid, including about its gift-giving, accounting practices and use of consultants. She believes she should be handed an apology.

Australia tried to make its prime minister approach President Medvedev from Russia about the things going on in the bid process back in 2009.

7 November 2019 - 4:21 PM

By James Corbett, Senior Correspondent

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