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The article reports a budget blowout risk for the Perth Park racetrack project in Western Australia. The commercial mechanism is a government infrastructure project facing potential cost overruns, which could impact construction contractors and suppliers. However, no specific company, product, or supply chain is named. The impact is region-specific (Western Australia) and limited to the construction sector. The mechanism is weak because the article does not provide concrete cost overrun figures or identify affected firms.

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  • WA government budget for Perth Park racetrack is $217.5 million.
  • Land swap with Crown Casino valued at over $36 million at no cost.
  • Project includes 12,000-capacity outdoor amphitheatre and multi-use racetrack.
  • Opposition leader Basil Zempilas claims exclusion of hospitality venue indicates cost overrun.
  • Project has faced significant public backlash and scrutiny.

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