- Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority established in legislation introduced to Parliament today.
- Move will end 1,200 days of Games chaos and within 100 days deliver a bold plan for the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics.
- Authority's focus will be planning and delivering infrastructure, transport and legacy projects, to enhance liveability and sustain future growth for Queenslanders.
The Crisafulli Government will end more than 1,200 days of Games chaos and within 100 days deliver a bold plan for the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics, following the introduction of legislation today.
Delivering on a commitment to establish an independent Games coordination authority in the first month of government, the Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games Arrangements and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 will enable the appointment of the Authority and commencement of a 100-day review.
The rescoped Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority's core focus will be planning and delivering infrastructure, transport and legacy projects, to enhance liveability and sustain future growth for Queenslanders.
Premier David Crisafulli said introducing the new laws was the Fresh Start Queensland needed to end the Games chaos and start delivering a world-class event.
"Hosting the Games brings unique opportunities to forge ahead with generational infrastructure, transport and sustainable economic growth to set our State up for a bright and prosperous future," Premier Crisafulli said.
"Not only will these laws enable the 100-Day Review, but it also establishes a clearer purpose for the Authority's work around Games legacy, ensuring regional Queensland benefits from the Games.
"These amendments are about successfully delivering a Games Queenslanders can be proud of, focused on driving a lasting legacy right across the State."
Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie said the Bill further cemented the government's focus on securing the greatest post-Games legacy for Queenslanders, well beyond the event itself.
"The Games will be a landmark, historic event not only for Regional Queensland and the South East, but also Australia – and we will make sure of that," the Deputy Premier said.
"The former Labor Government wasted 1200 days after Brisbane was named the host city for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games in July 2021. "The LNP Government is committed to getting the Games back on track and creating a lasting legacy that all Queenslanders can be proud of, which includes generational infrastructure."
