Games laws to deliver Brisbane 2032

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New laws are being put in place to streamline the delivery of venues for the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The Queensland Government said that following completion of the 100 Day Review and the release of the 2032 Delivery Plan, the focus is putting the Games back on track.

Under landmark planning changes, Games venues, village developments and transport infrastructure will be lawful despite other relevant acts, including the Queensland Heritage Act, the Planning Act, and the Local Government Act.

This will ensure GIICA and the State can successfully deliver the generational infrastructure for Queenslanders, on time and on budget.

The 2032 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the XXXV Olympiad and also known as Brisbane 2032 or the abbreviation Bris2032, is an upcoming international multisport event scheduled to take place from July 23^rd-August 8^th, 2032 with Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, as the main Host City.

The 2032 Summer Paralympics are an upcoming international multisport parasports event scheduled to be held in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, from August 24^th-September 5^th, 2032 about a month after the 2032 Summer Olympics.

Sporting events are slated to be held in regional cities across the State, like football in Cairns, sailing in Townsville, cricket in the Mackay-Whitsunday region, and archery in Wide Bay-Burnett.

Existing venues will be used for training and events across the State, before and after the Games, and natural assets such as parklands and beaches will be used as temporary venues or Live Sites.

As identified in the 2032 Delivery Plan, the Department of Sport, Racing and Olympic and Paralympic Games will prepare the Games Coordination Plan while the Department of Transport and Main Roads will prepare the Transport and Mobility Strategy.

The total number of directors on the Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee Board will be reduced, in line with recommendations from the independent 100 Day Review, to improve decision-making efficiency in the lead up to the Games.

A Games Leadership Group will also be established to provide oversight and coordination of Games entities.

Deputy Premier, Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning, and Minister for Industrial Relations Jarrod Bleijie said the amendments would ensure legislation was fit for purpose with a clear line of sight for project accountability.

He said, “The 2032 Delivery Plan set a course of action, now we’re getting on with the job of delivering it.

“These changes will streamline the approvals process and provide clear roles to forge ahead and deliver generational infrastructure for the State on time and on budget after more than 1,200 wasted days of Labor chaos. We have time to deliver the Games, but we have to get on with it.

“Queenslanders voted for a fresh start to get the Games back on track and that’s what we are delivering.

“Our focus on maximising the legacy benefits and delivering generational infrastructure across all of Queensland is underpinned by a strong partnership with local governments and rural and regional communities.

“With the largest infrastructure investment in Queensland’s history, it’s important our legislation ensures clear pathways to delivery with the appropriate oversight.”

Minister for Sport and Racing and Minister for Olympic and Paralympic Games Tim Mander said changes to the Act would create greater efficiency and agility for the Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee to deliver an exceptional Games.

He said, “We are committed to staging a Games that all Queenslanders will be proud of,” Minister Mander said.

“Stakeholders and partners made it clear through the 100 Day Review that the current governance arrangements had added an additional level of complexity to the delivery and coordination of the Games.

“Amendments to the Act will see the total number of directors on the Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee Board reduce from 24 to 15 in line with the recommendations from the review.

“This will reduce bureaucracy and streamline processes allowing experts, like Andrew Liveris AO, President of the Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee, and his team to get on with the job of delivering the best Games yet.”

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