Brisbane Olympics

July 3, 2025 12:34 PM

Australian govt confirms $2.2 billion funding for 2032 Brisbane Games venues

The Australian government has confirmed it will contribute A$3.435 billion ($2.25 billion) towards the A$7.1 billion cost of building the venues for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics, clearing the way for the start of construction. Queensland taxpayers and private finance will provide the balance of the money for the 17 new and upgraded venues for the Summer Games under the funding deal announced by state and federal governments on Thursday. "The Sydney 2000 Games left an incredible legacy and many A...

May 6, 2025 2:48 PM

Olympics-Brisbane 2032 welcomes Jaworski as new IOC point person

Brisbane 2032 Olympics chief Andrew Liveris has welcomed the appointment of former show jumper Mikaela Cojuangco Jaworski as the new chair of the coordination commission for the Games. The coordination commission plays an important role in overseeing preparations for the Games on behalf of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The previous chair, Kirsty Coventry, was elected as the first female head of the Olympic movement in March and will take over from Thomas Bach as IOC President in l...

February 18, 2025 2:23 PM

2032 Brisbane Olympics venue plan to be announced on March 25

The Queensland government will announce the venue plan for the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games next month, ending more than 1,200 days of Games chaos. Brisbane secured the Games in 2021, but ongoing political disputes, especially over the main stadium and athletics venue, have delayed a final plan. After his election as Queensland Premier last November, David Crisafulli appointed a seven-member board to reassess venue options. According to ABC News, an independent panel reviewing th...