MEDIA STATEMENT: A Fresh Start: Queenslanders, have your say!

Queenslanders, have your say!

• Public submissions for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games now open
• Website portal goes LIVE for Queenslanders to share their views
• Crisafulli Government promised a 100-day review after Labor wasted 1200 days
• The Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority Board marks new milestone

For the first time since the hosting of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games was announced more than three years ago, Queenslanders can finally have their say on ensuring a world-class event that our State can be proud of.

The Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority (GIICA) Board has today launched the public submission portal www.gamesreview.com.au and the website is now LIVE.

Today’s launch is another significant step in Olympics and Paralympics planning and comes just eight days after the GIICA Board held its first meeting.

The Crisafulli Government promised Queenslanders it would establish an Independent Infrastructure Coordination Authority within 30 days of forming government and tasked them with a 100-day review of Olympics and Paralympics planning and infrastructure.

Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning Jarrod Bleijie said Queenslanders were ignored by the previous Labor Government.

“For more than three years Queenslanders were denied a chance to have a say, but now they can,” Mr Bleijie said.

“The former State Labor Government wasted 1200 days after Brisbane was named the host city because they were more focused on red carpets, parties, glitz and glamour.

“Queenslanders don’t want to be embarrassed on the world stage anymore and the Crisafulli LNP Government is getting the Games back on track.

“The 2032 Olympics and Paralympics will be a landmark, historic event that all Queenslanders can be proud of.

“The Crisafulli LNP Government is committed to delivering a world class Games, generational infrastructure and long-term legacy benefits for rural and regional Queensland.

“I encourage all Queenslanders to have their say, because together we can create a positive vision and leave a remarkable and lasting legacy for generations to come.”

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MEDIA CONTACT: Greg Thomson 0447 221 816