- The Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) is off and sprinting as the State's newest Statutory Body.
- The Crisafulli Government delivers its commitment to fast-track the transition enabling greater efficiency and agility on the road to 2032.
- 1 July marks the first day of the QAS' operations under its new structure.
The Crisafulli Government has delivered on its commitment to fast-track the Queensland Academy of Sport's transition to a Statutory Body, giving the State's high-performance agency the autonomy and agility it needs to succeed on the road to Brisbane 2032.
Today marks the QAS' first official day operating as a Statutory Body – a major milestone for high-performance sport in Queensland.
The change will empower the QAS to operate more independently and effectively, strengthening its ability to support elite athletes and continue to build a world-leading high-performance system.
The high-calibre eight-member inaugral Board - bringing together business, law, communications, and Olympic and Paralympic expertise - will steer the Queensland Academy of Sport into its next chapter as a statutory body, with the members being:
- David Lyons (Chair)
- Cate Campbell OAM
- Ella Sabljak
- Mark James
- Benjamin Ikin
- Alex Baumann
- Susan Rix AM
- Annette Maidment
Minister for Sport and Racing and Minister for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tim Mander said the transition was a critical step toward ensuring Queensland athletes were set up for success into the future.
"Queensland is already the engine room of Australian sport and with Brisbane 2032 fast approaching, today's change will help supercharge our athletes' path to the podium," Minister Mander said.
"The Queensland Academy of Sport is already considered a world leader in high performance sport and this reform provides the tools and flexibility it needs to thrive in the fast-paced world of elite sport.
"The QAS has been a leader in high-performance sport for more than three decades, and this move will ensure it remains at the forefront for years to come.
"I'd like to thank the QAS team for the incredible work they do in supporting our athletes to achieve their full potential."
