Greaves tabled a Games progress document to State Parliament that advised changes in a series of areas and identified problems in the direction and funding of the Games legacy programme.

"The current legacy strategy lacks detail on measuring the intended achievements and benefits to the community," the document read.

Greaves was also critical of the lack of accountability in the organisation of the Commonwealth Games because of the absence of a single authority responsible for the entire management of the event.

He urged the Office of Commonwealth Games Coordination to refine its budget and insisted that Gold Coast 2018 should be given overall responsibility for delivery the Games.

However, Stuckey, who is largely responsible for the event, disregarded Greaves fears and appeared unconcerned about the points raised.

When asked about legacy, she instead chose to speak about the progress of Games venues, something that Deputy Premier Jeff Seeney is in fact tasked with.

"It is very important to note that we are on track - we are on time and we are on budget," Stuckey told the Gold Coast Bulletin.

Performers take to the stage at the Gold Coast 2018 flag handover during the Glasgow 2014 Closing Ceremony, but will the Games legacy live up to Australia's expectations? ©Getty Images


Instead of acknowledging her responsibility to ensure a strong Commonwealth Games legacy, she added that "legacy was more about how a community embraces an event like this".

Gold Coast Central Chamber of Commerce President Peter Yared has now also weighed into the debate and urged the Government to recognise the significance of Gold Coast 2018, calling it "the most crucial event in the next 30 years", as did Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate.

"Legacy planning must be of an utmost priority and it is important anybody carrying out this work is properly resourced and utilised," he explained.

"I note the Auditor-General shares the same view and I would expect the community shares it too.

"For our own part, legacy considerations are now enshrined in the Corporate Plan which means every Council decision is tested against its contribution to the Games."

Commonwealth Games Federation President Prince Imran told insidethegames last October that he was "very happy" with preparations for Gold Coast 2018.