The journey to 2032

2025

    • New funding agreement reached between governments.
    • Organising Committee Board appointed.
    • CEO of Games Authority appointed.
    • 7-year milestone marked.
    • Legislation passed post-review.
    • Para Unit established at Queensland Academy of Sport.
    • IOC Coordination Commission visit Queensland.

2024

    • Authority renamed to Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority.
    • Board appointed with regional representation.
    • 100 Day Review commenced.
  1. Legislation passed to establish the Games Venue and Legacy Delivery Authority.

2023

    • Brisbane 2032 Legacy Strategy ‘Elevate 2042’ released.
  1. 9 years to go milestone marked across South East Queensland.

  2. Public consultation closes on Elevate 2042 capturing more than 2,000 ideas.

    • 680 schools receive sporting equipment funding.
    • Brisbane 2032 Legacy Consultation Paper ( Elevate 2042 ) released.
    • Hopes and Dreams survey closes capturing more than 12,000 responses.
    • Brisbane 2032 Legacy Forum held with 500 leaders.
  3. Intergovernmental Agreement on the 2032 Games signed by the Australian and Queensland governments.

2022

  1. Go for Gold Fund launched - $100 million over four years to build and upgrade school sport infrastructure and increase participation.

  2. First IOC visit since award to Queensland including a three day tour of South East Queensland venues.

    • Board of the Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee holds its inaugural meeting.
    • Youfor2032, Australia’s largest ever athlete talent identification program, is launched.

2021

  1. Brisbane and Queensland awarded the 2032 Games.

  2. Games Delivery Partners submit final response to the IOC Future Host Questionnaire.

  3. International Olympic Committee releases feasibility assessment on Brisbane, Queensland and announces it has entered into ‘targeted dialogue’ with ‘preferred host’ status.

2020

  1. International Olympic Committee announces that Brisbane, Queensland has entered into ‘continuous dialogue’.

2019

    • Queensland Government releases an executive summary of the Value Proposition Assessment which found that hosting the 2032 Games is feasible with financial and operational services support from all three levels of government.
    • Queensland Government commits to pursue hosting the 2032 Games, if all levels of government provide appropriate financial support.
  1. Delegation from all levels of government meets with the International Olympic Committee President and senior representatives to receive detailed briefing on prospect of hosting a future Olympic and Paralympic Games.

  2. Queensland Government commences investigating the value of hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2032.

  3. Council of Mayors (SEQ) release a feasibility study showing that a Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games could be successfully hosted and deliver a positive legacy.

2015

  1. Council of Mayors (SEQ) begin investigating a regional Olympic and Paralympic Games proposal as a catalyst to expedite infrastructure delivery to accelerate infrastructure investment, boost jobs and attract tourism.