MEDIA STATEMENT: Queensland Academy of Sport to become Statutory Body

Queensland Academy of Sport to become Statutory Body  

• Queensland Parliament has voted in favour of the Queensland Academy of Sport Bill 2025.
• The Queensland Academy of Sport will become a Statutory Body from 1 July 2025.
• The change boosts independence and sets the Queensland Academy of Sport up for success in 2032 and beyond. 

The Crisafulli Government’s Queensland Academy of Sport Bill 2025 has passed Queensland Parliament, marking a major milestone for high-performance sport in Queensland.  

The passing of the legislation means the Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) is officially off the blocks and set to become a Statutory Body on 1 July 2025. 

This decision will provide the QAS with the autonomy and the agility needed to take operations to the next level and continue to develop a strong pipeline of Queensland athletes. 

The QAS has established itself as the leading sport institute in the country and currently supports more than 530 athletes across 21 sport programs.  

Work will now be undertaken to appoint an advisory board. 

Minister for Sport and Racing and Minister for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tim Mander said the move empowered the QAS to act with greater agility, efficiency, and flexibility.  

“This is another important step forward in our plans to ensure Queensland remains a dominating force in world sport and is recognised as the undeniable home of sport in Australia,” Minister Mander said.  

“The vote today will ensure the QAS transition is delivered 12 months earlier than the former Labor government’s original plan and will provide certainty for our athletes and the high-performance sector.  

“We want Brisbane 2032 to be our most successful Olympic and Paralympic Games ever and this is an important step to make sure that happens. 

“It’s time to unleash the Queensland Academy of Sport and allow it to operate with autonomy, strengthening support for athletes and enhancing their performance capabilities. 

“I’d like to thank QAS staff for their support throughout the transition process and for their unwavering commitment to ensuring our Queensland athletes reach their full potential.” 

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