22 May 2025 - The Organising Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Brisbane 2032 today added a public survey to its extensive consultation process to create an inspiring vision as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Coordination Commission concluded its first onsite meeting, the third in all since its creation.
Interviews and workshops with some 1,000 stakeholders directly connected to the Games, including athletes, the sports movement and delivery partners, have already been taking place for a few weeks. Members of the Coordination Commission also contributed their insights in a dedicated session during the meetings.
Now, Australians (in particular) and international fans alike are invited to share their views on what they think Brisbane 2032 should embody. The survey is open until 20 June and can be accessed at: brisbane2032.org/vision.
During their stay in Brisbane, IOC President Thomas Bach, IOC President-elect Kirsty Coventry, who chaired the Coordination Commission until her election as 10th IOC President, and the new Chair, Mikaela Cojuangco Jaworski, met representatives of all levels of government: the Australian Minister for Sport and Communications, Anika Wells, Queensland Governor Jeannette Young, Queensland Premier David Crisafulli and Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner. Mayors of co-host cities Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast, Tom Tate and Rosanna Natoli respectively, also attended part of the Commission meetings.
Together with a number of Olympians from the Australian Olympic Team, Bach also visited Brisbane State High, a school which has 40 Olympian alumni. The members of the Australian Team and the IOC President, an Olympic champion in fencing, shared their Olympic stories with the students.
Across three days of meetings of the Coordination Commission, discussions covered topics such as governance, operations, venues, sport, finance and commercial planning. The programme also featured visits to further Games sites in Brisbane and the Gold Coast, community engagement activities, including a dinner with sports, community, political and business leaders from the region, and a reception at Queensland Parliament. In addition, the Commission members visited Victoria Park, where a much-needed new stadium will be built for the long-term use of some of the city’s most popular sports teams, and which will also be used for the Olympic Games.
The Commission members were given an outline of key next steps in the Brisbane 2032 organisation. Following the successful conclusion of a 100-day independent review into Games infrastructure, the Queensland Government accepted more than 90 per cent of the recommendations to develop a sports venues delivery plan to benefit communities across the region. This will now be subject to technical assessments from the respective International Sports Federations, the IOC and the International Paralympic Committee to determine venue use at the Olympic Games.
Another major milestone on the horizon is the development of the sports programme. In March, the IOC Executive Board confirmed that the initial programme will be determined at an IOC Session in 2026. Thanks to the Olympic Agenda 2020 reforms, the Organising Committee will also have the opportunity to propose additional events from new sports, with a submission expected next year.
The first version of the Reconciliation Action Plan, to be released soon, will structure the Organising Committee’s approach to meaningful action towards reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The forthcoming launch of the procurement programme will highlight the Games’ potential to generate employment and business opportunities. The commercial programme and the unveiling of the official emblem are set to follow.
President Bach commented: “Brisbane 2032 is grounded in long-term strategies for sustainable development in Queensland and Australia. It places legacy and community impact at its core while ensuring the best possible experience for athletes and fans. A key aspect is putting the athletes at the heart of the Olympic Games and everything we do. While the Games are about sport and the athletes, they are about much more than sport.
“Just as important as the vision behind the Games is the spirit of collaboration, which must drive all of us forward. The seamless cooperation between the Organising Committee, all stakeholders in the host country including all levels of government, the IOC, the National Olympic Committees and the International Federations is key to the success of the Olympic and Paralympic Games 2032. The Organising Committee under the leadership of President Andrew Liveris is doing excellent work, and the IOC is looking forward to continuing on this path together towards 2032.”
President-elect Coventry added: “It is a tremendous honour to return to Brisbane and to the Coordination Commission, now as the IOC President-elect. The Brisbane 2032 project has been gaining momentum, and it is encouraging to see that athletes are consistently placed at the heart of everything being done. The strong political support is appreciated, and has been evident since I was here for the start of my Olympic journey as an athlete in Sydney in 2000.
“It is heartening to hear how the Games are seen as a catalyst for positive change, particularly in Queensland’s rapidly growing communities. The legacies created here will benefit generations to come.”
Commission Chair Cojuangco Jaworski said: “After more than two decades of training and competing in Australia under the guidance of three-time Olympian Vicki Roycroft, it was inspiring for me to return to Brisbane and witness the city’s remarkable transformation. The Olympic and Paralympic Games will act as accelerators for long-term regional goals. They have the potential to transform the city, elevate Queensland, showcase Australia’s ambitions and strengthen connections across Oceania.
“A recurring theme this week was community — a testament to the strong local support behind Brisbane 2032. With today’s launch of a public consultation on the Games vision, we look forward to seeing how community aspirations shape these Games. Our ongoing collaboration with the Organising Committee reinforces our confidence that Brisbane 2032 is on the right track. The visit this week reaffirmed our commitment to delivering exceptional Games.”
Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee President Andrew Liveris thanked the IOC President, the President-elect and the Coordination Commission members for their visit, praising the close collaboration and guidance.
“This visit has provided a critical opportunity to provide real-time updates on our planning and developments across our Brisbane 2032 team and Games Delivery Partners,” he said.
“Conversations have been constructive, and I’m delighted the Coordination Commission has had an opportunity to visit sites across Brisbane and south-east Queensland to see the real progress we are making.
“We have a lot of work ahead of us, but it’s an exciting time for Brisbane 2032 and our communities, and there is an unwavering commitment across all stakeholders to get on with the job.”
