The Australian and Queensland Governments have today reached a new agreement that will deliver critical and generational Games infrastructure and a lasting legacy for future generations of Queenslanders. 

The Australian Government has today announced that their $3.435 billion contribution to the $7.1 billion Games Venue Infrastructure Program will be refined and reallocated to ensure legacy Olympic and Paralympic infrastructure is delivered for 2032 and beyond. 

Both governments will work together to deliver 17 new and upgraded venues across Queensland including the main Games stadium and National Aquatic Centre.

The main stadium at Victoria Park will become the new, world-class, 63,000 seat home to AFL and cricket in Queensland and attract major national and international events, leaving a lasting legacy for 2032 and beyond.

During the 2032 Games, this stadium will host the opening and closing ceremonies, as well as athletics events.

To support this new partnership, the Queensland Government will ensure stakeholder and community engagement throughout the venue delivery program and develop a plan that optimises green space at Victoria Park. 

Site investigations including environmental studies, geotechnical assessments, engagement and cultural heritage assessments will soon commence at Victoria Park and the National Aquatic Centre site which will also inform the design and delivery of these two major venues at the heart of the 2032 Games’ precinct. 

The Minor Venues Program has been revised and includes new projects such as a National Aquatic Centre, a Toowoomba Equestrian Centre, a dedicated para-sport facility and an expanded Queensland Tennis Centre.

These are in addition to projects with previously allocated federal funding, including the new Redland Whitewater Centre, the Anna Meares Velodrome and BMX track and Brisbane International Shooting Centre.

Minor venue procurement is launched today for work to commence at four key Games venues across the state: Logan Indoor Sports Centre, Moreton Bay Indoor Sports Centre, Barlow Park Stadium upgrade and Sunshine Coast Stadium upgrade. 

These are jointly funded venues with the Australian Government, confirmed in last week’s Queensland budget, marking official commencement in venue delivery. 

Today’s landmark new agreement has been reached following project validation work, which determines the Australian Government’s final investment, assessing that these projects can be delivered on time and on budget, represent a good use of taxpayer dollars, and will benefit Queensland for decades to come. 

These venue projects will ensure the 2032 Games delivers critical and generational infrastructure not just for Brisbane and South East Queensland, but for the wider state and the nation long after the closing ceremony.

This builds on the Commonwealth’s $12.4 billion investment in transport projects that Queensland has identified that are not only necessary for the Games, but will also leave a significant legacy when the Olympic flame is extinguished. 

This includes critical upgrades to the Bruce Highway from Brisbane to the Sunshine Coast, faster rail from Brisbane to the Gold Coast, and Stage 1 of Direct Sunshine Coast Rail providing a link between Beerwah and Caloundra.

Quotes attributable to Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King:

“The Sydney 2000 games left an incredible legacy and many Australians have memories that have lasted for decades, and will last for decades more. We are ready to deliver a Brisbane 2032 games that will leave the same incredible legacy for Queensland. 

“The Australian Government’s commitment of $3.4 billion towards the Games venues is the single largest contribution any Australian Government has made towards sporting infrastructure in this country. 

“The world’s biggest sporting event is coming to Brisbane, and this investment and renewed agreement shows the Australian and Queensland Government’s commitment to making it one of the best games ever.” 

Quotes attributable to Queensland Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning and Minister for Industrial Relations Jarrod Bleijie:

"Today’s landmark agreement is the beginning of a new partnership that sets the pathway to deliver 2032 as the best Games ever.

“We’ve also launched procurement on four key projects to kickstart the delivery of world-class venues in the 2032 Delivery Plan.

“I can also announce that we will start site investigations at Victoria Park for Australia’s most exciting sporting precinct that will be home to the new main stadium and the new National Aquatic Centre. 

“With our State Budget still hot-off-the-press, the Queensland Government is already activating our investment in generational Games infrastructure including funding for the immediate delivery of venues in Moreton Bay, Logan, Cairns and the Sunshine Coast.”

Quotes attributable to Federal Minister for Sport Anika Wells:

“The Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games will be an extraordinary moment for Queensland and Australia.

“The Albanese Labor Government is committed to making Brisbane 2032 a great Games that will also provide an enormous mental and physical health boost for our nation.

“We have also invested record funding for high performance including doubling our investment in our Paralympians and revitalising the AIS so we have more athletes with more opportunities to achieve their best in 2032.”

Quotes attributable to Queensland Minister for Sport and Racing and Minister for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tim Mander: 

“The Queensland Government is investing in world-class sporting infrastructure and getting on with the job of delivering a Games for all of Queensland.

“We want 2032 to be our most successful Games yet and that starts at our grassroots clubs which is why we are investing in our grassroots clubs through our $250 million  Games On! to ensure there is a lasting legacy across the state.”

Quotes attributable to GIICA Chairman Stephen Conry:

“Since the 2032 Delivery Plan release, GIICA has made great strides across all 17 Authority venues. The planning is well-advanced, bolstered by invaluable technical inputs and expertise from various specialists during the 100 Day Review.   

“We are pleased at the certainty the $7.1 billion for Authority Venues has brought to this program and to the legacy for Queensland.   

“These procurement milestones mark the beginning of a transformation that will define Brisbane’s global identity. We’re not starting from scratch — we’re building on years of planning and community input.  

“Together with our Games Delivery Partners across Queensland, Federal and Local Governments, Brisbane 2032, the AOC and Paralympics Australia, we are poised to make remarkable strides and create lasting impact for Queenslanders.”