On 21 July 2021, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced Brisbane as the host of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. This decision represents an important and extraordinary opportunity for the state, positioning Brisbane as a global city and supercharging economic growth, job creation and social benefits for Queensland and Australia. The journey began for the Queensland Government in July 2019 when the multi-disciplinary 2032 Taskforce (Taskforce) was established to lead the candidature for the Games.
The taskforce has been instrumental in delivering:
- the 2019 Value Proposition Assessment, a detailed study that determined the overarching value proposition of hosting the Games
- the Response to the IOC Future Host Questionnaire, detailing the Brisbane 2032 proposition including the Olympic and Paralympic Games Vision, Master Plan, Legacy, Sustainability and Governance, and Guarantees
- a three-day virtual visit by the IOC’s Future Host Commission
- the final candidature winning presentations and videos for the IOC Members.