Games laws to deliver 2032 and beyond
- New amendments introduced to streamline delivery of the 2032 Games and secure a winning legacy of generational projects, transport connections and infrastructure across the State.
- Changes underpin the governance, project delivery and planning pathways for the venues, villages and Games transport infrastructure.
- Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority (GIICA) will be responsible for delivering venues on time and on budget.
The Crisafulli Government will deliver a world-leading legacy from the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, with new laws to ensure Games venues, villages and transport infrastructure is completed on time and on budget.
The Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games Arrangements (BOPGA) Act 2021 is being strengthened to streamline planning approval processes and clearly define responsibilities for a successful Games.
Following completion of the 100 Day Review and the release of the 2032 Delivery Plan, the Crisafulli Government's focus is firmly on delivery, putting the Games back on track after Labor's three years of chaos and crisis.
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.
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.
"The 2032 Delivery Plan set a course of action, now we're getting on with the job of delivering it," Deputy Premier Bleijie said.
"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.
"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."
