The journey to 2032

March
2015

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.

February
2019

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.

July
2019

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

September
2019

Delegation from all levels of government meets with the International Olympic Committee President and other senior representatives to receive detailed briefing on prospect of hosting a future Olympic and Paralympic Games.

December
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.

January
2020

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

February
2021

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

May
2021

Games Delivery Partners meet with the International Olympic Committee’s Future Host Commission and submit a final response to the Future Host Questionnaire.

July
2021

Brisbane and Queensland awarded the 2032 Games.

December
2021

Legislation passed to establish the Organising Committee, for Brisbane 2032.

April
2022

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

May
2022

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

July
2022

October
2022

Go for Gold Fund launched - $100 million over four years to build and upgrade school sport infrastructure and provide school sport equipment aimed at increasing student activity and participation in sport across all Queensland schools.

February
2023

Intergovernmental Agreement on the 2032 Games signed by the Australian and Queensland governments to establish an enduring partnership and fund key projects and initiatives which support the successful delivery of the Games and its benefits.

March
2023

• Hopes and Dreams survey closes capturing more than 12,000 hopes and dreams across the state, nation and Oceania.
• 500 of Australia’s best and brightest community and business leaders, sport stars and school leaders shared their boldest ideas as part of the Brisbane 2032 Legacy Forum.

May
2023

• 680 schools across Queensland announced to receive up to $5,000 in sporting equipment as part of the Go for Gold Fund – Round 1. Go for Gold Round 2 opens offering up to $5 million for infrastructure upgrades.
• Brisbane 2042 Legacy Consultation Paper (Elevate 2042) is released for public consultation.

June
2023

Public consultation closes on the Elevate 2042 paper which captured more than 2000 practical ideas for legacy.

July
2023

The 9 years to go milestone to Brisbane 2032 with activities held across south east Queensland including the Olympic Rings and Paralympic Agitos statues making their debut.

November
2023

• The 20-year journey to a healthier, more active and inclusive society is laid out with the release of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Legacy Strategy, ‘Elevate 2042’.

May
2024

Legislation passed to establish the Games Venue and Legacy Delivery Authority.

November
2024

• Legislation passed to:
  -rename the Games Venue and Legacy Delivery Authority to the Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority
  -allow for the appointment of a Board with regional representation and commencement of a 100 Day Review of Games infrastructure.

• Board of the Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority appointed
• 100 Day Review of Games infrastructure commenced.

March
2025

The 2032 Delivery Plan, as well as the Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority’s full 100 Day Review Final Report, was publicly released. The 2032 Delivery Plan provides a clear roadmap towards the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games and beyond, and ensures all of Queensland reaps the legacy benefits of the Games, such as improved infrastructure, transport connectivity and tourism, for generations to come.