Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games Arrangements Bill 2021
Bill Story
The journey of this bill through Parliament, including debate and recorded votes.
Referred to Economics and Governance Committee
▸61 members spoke58 support3 mixed
Supports the bill, congratulating the Premier on securing the 2032 Olympics and highlighting the opportunities it will bring to Queensland including connecting communities, improving health and inspiring children.
“Hosting the world's greatest event will create a two-decade pipeline of opportunity for Queensland.”— 2021-12-02View Hansard
Supports the bill and the opportunities for regional Queensland from the Olympics.
“The Olympics will benefit regional Queensland.”— 2021-12-01View Hansard
As Premier, moved the bill to establish the organising committee for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, emphasising the economic benefits ($8.1 billion for Queensland), job creation (91,600 jobs), and infrastructure legacy for the state.
“My government is committed to ensuring that this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games has lasting benefits for all Queenslanders.”— 2021-11-30View Hansard
Believes Queensland will stage amazing games and wants great legacy, but criticises Labor's infrastructure delivery record and BPIC conditions, arguing projects blow out by hundreds of millions.
“I believe Queensland will stage an amazing 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. However, more than great games, we want great legacy from the games that serves all of Queensland.”— 2021-12-02View Hansard
Supports the Olympics and infrastructure opportunities.
“The Olympics provide infrastructure opportunities.”— 2021-12-01View Hansard
As Leader of the Opposition, expressed wholehearted support for the games and the bill while raising concerns about RTI exemptions and conflict of interest provisions. Emphasised the need for transparency and called for infrastructure to be delivered on time and on budget.
“I rise to make a contribution to the debate on the Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games Arrangements Bill and, in doing so, express the opposition's heartfelt support for the games and for this bill.”— 2021-11-30View Hansard
Supports the bill and the opportunities the Olympics will bring to Queensland.
“The Olympics will bring great opportunities to Queensland.”— 2021-12-02View Hansard
Supports the bill and Olympics opportunities.
“The Olympics will bring great opportunities.”— 2021-12-01View Hansard
As Deputy Premier and Minister Assisting the Premier on Olympics Infrastructure, strongly supported the bill and spoke about the infrastructure benefits including Cross River Rail, the Gabba redevelopment, and the athletes village at Northshore Hamilton.
“If you love Brisbane and Queensland like I do, it is hard not to be incredibly excited about the decade ahead of us.”— 2021-11-30View Hansard
Supports the Olympics and the opportunities it will bring to Queensland.
“The Olympics will bring great opportunities to Queensland.”— 2021-12-02View Hansard
Loves the Olympics but questions the impact on regional Queensland, arguing billions will be pumped into south-east infrastructure at the expense of rural and regional areas where health services are disappearing and roads falling apart.
“I question the impact this will have on regional Queensland for the next decade. In regional Queensland, health services are disappearing, roads are falling apart and much needed water infrastructure and major transport infrastructure projects are still being ignored.”— 2021-12-01View Hansard
Supported the bill while expressing disappointment that the Gold Coast mayor was not included on the board despite the city hosting nine Olympic events. Raised concerns about transparency provisions and RTI exemptions.
“As the member for Mermaid Beach and a member of the opposition, I support the first piece of legislation that has come in as a result of Brisbane winning the 2032 Olympic Games bid.”— 2021-11-30View Hansard
Supports the bill and the opportunities the Olympics will bring.
“The Olympics will bring great opportunities.”— 2021-12-02View Hansard
Supports the idea of the Olympics but raises concerns about infrastructure spending being diverted from regional Queensland, calling for regional representation on the organising committee board.
“I indicate my support for the idea of the Olympic Games, but I stand in this House raising concerns and an alternative point of view. The reality is that there are a lot of regional Queenslanders who are petrified about what this will mean for infrastructure spend in the regions.”— 2021-12-01View Hansard
As Minister for Tourism, Innovation and Sport, supported the bill and emphasised opportunities for Queensland businesses, grassroots sport development, and the 'new norm' which allows more cost-effective games using existing infrastructure.
“2032 is more than a few weeks of sport. It is about using the platform of the world's greatest event to deliver for communities right across Queensland.”— 2021-11-30View Hansard
Supports the Olympics and emphasises infrastructure opportunities.
“The Olympics provide infrastructure opportunities.”— 2021-12-02View Hansard
Supports the bill and Olympics opportunities for Ipswich.
“The Olympics will benefit Ipswich.”— 2021-12-01View Hansard
As shadow minister for Olympic and Paralympic Sports and Regional Engagement, supported the bill while acknowledging regional cynicism about the games. Emphasised the importance of involving regional Queensland and noted bipartisan support was essential for securing the games.
“Securing the Olympic Games is an important contribution or addition to the history of our state. I am happy to be the shadow minister for an aspect of that contribution.”— 2021-11-30View Hansard
Supports the bill and the opportunities for regional Queensland.
“The Olympics will benefit regional Queensland.”— 2021-12-02View Hansard
Supports the Olympics and regional opportunities.
“The Olympics will benefit regional Queensland.”— 2021-12-01View Hansard
As chair of the Economics and Governance Committee, supported the bill and spoke about the inspiring effect of home games on athletes. Addressed committee recommendations and defended the partnership approach with the IOC and federal government.
“I think those who are hosting these games should celebrate the fact that when we come together to compete vigorously as nations we do so peacefully under the banner of the Olympic Committee and we contribute so much to world peace.”— 2021-11-30View Hansard
Supports the Olympics and opportunities for the Gold Coast.
“The Olympics will benefit the Gold Coast.”— 2021-12-02View Hansard
Supports the bill and Olympics opportunities.
“The Olympics will bring great opportunities.”— 2021-12-01View Hansard
Supported the bill while emphasising the need for Sunshine Coast infrastructure including motorway duplication and heavy rail extension. Raised concerns about RTI exemptions and called for stronger transparency and accountability measures.
“The Olympics represents what Queenslanders are all about—aspiration, inspiration and, at the crux of it all, teamwork.”— 2021-11-30View Hansard
Supports the Olympics and opportunities for the Gold Coast.
“The Olympics will benefit the Gold Coast.”— 2021-12-02View Hansard
Supports the Olympics and regional opportunities.
“The Olympics will benefit regional Queensland.”— 2021-12-01View Hansard
As a member of the Economics and Governance Committee, supported the bill and advocated for Logan to be included as an Olympic venue. Criticised the Gold Coast's late involvement in the bid process and questioned why federal MPs would be exempt from Crime and Corruption Act provisions.
“I am a big supporter of the Brisbane 2032 bid, having backed it from the bid stage, because I can see the amazing benefits on offer when hosting the world's largest sporting event.”— 2021-11-30View Hansard
Supports the Olympics and its opportunities.
“The Olympics will bring opportunities.”— 2021-12-02View Hansard
Supports the bill and Olympics opportunities.
“The Olympics will bring great opportunities.”— 2021-12-01View Hansard
As a regional member, supported the bill and emphasised the economic benefits for regional communities through infrastructure development, supply chain opportunities, and cultural exchange with visiting nations.
“The effort to secure the games was a testament to all the parties that banded together and showed great tenacity to go and win the rights to host the world's biggest multisport event and bring the games to our shores in 2032.”— 2021-11-30View Hansard
Supports the Olympics and Sunshine Coast involvement.
“The Olympics will benefit the Sunshine Coast.”— 2021-12-02View Hansard
Supports the Olympics and Sunshine Coast involvement.
“The Olympics will benefit the Sunshine Coast.”— 2021-12-01View Hansard
Supports the bill as Assistant Minister.
“The Olympics will bring great benefits to Queensland.”— 2021-12-02View Hansard
Supports the bill and Olympics opportunities for Ipswich.
“The Olympics will benefit Ipswich.”— 2021-12-01View Hansard
Supports the Olympics and its health benefits.
“The Olympics will promote health and fitness.”— 2021-12-02View Hansard
Supports the Olympics and Gold Coast opportunities.
“The Olympics will benefit the Gold Coast.”— 2021-12-01View Hansard
Supports the Olympics and regional opportunities.
“The Olympics will benefit regional Queensland.”— 2021-12-02View Hansard
Supports the bill and Olympics opportunities.
“The Olympics will bring great opportunities.”— 2021-12-01View Hansard
Supports the Olympics and Townsville involvement.
“The Olympics will benefit Townsville.”— 2021-12-02View Hansard
Supports the bill and Olympics opportunities.
“The Olympics will bring great opportunities.”— 2021-12-01View Hansard
Supports the Olympics and emphasises legacy opportunities including infrastructure and inspiring young athletes.
“The Olympic Games is going to be wonderful for Queenslanders and Australians. It is going to leave an inspirational legacy if we get this right.”— 2021-12-02View Hansard
Supports the Olympics and Gold Coast opportunities.
“The Olympics will benefit the Gold Coast.”— 2021-12-01View Hansard
Supports the bill, emphasising the opportunities the 2032 Olympics will bring to Townsville and North Queensland, including hosting football games at Queensland Country Bank Stadium.
“This is what will happen when we have the Olympics coming into Townsville for those two weeks. These will be the things that our kids, grandkids and those who miss out will talk about for our entire lifetime.”— 2021-12-02View Hansard
Supports the bill and Olympics opportunities.
“The Olympics will bring great opportunities.”— 2021-12-01View Hansard
Supports the bill as a bipartisan achievement, congratulating all involved including former Lord Mayor Graham Quirk and federal colleague Ted O'Brien, while emphasising the need for infrastructure delivery like Sunshine Coast rail.
“Successfully bidding to host the games in 2032 is a significant milestone in Queensland's history. This rare display of bipartisanship across all levels of government is testament to the opportunity that the Olympics represents.”— 2021-12-02View Hansard
Supports the bill and Olympics opportunities.
“The Olympics will bring great opportunities.”— 2021-12-01View Hansard
Supports the bill and the opportunities the Olympics will bring to Queensland communities.
“The Olympics will bring tremendous opportunities to Queensland communities.”— 2021-12-02View Hansard
Supports the Olympics and regional opportunities.
“The Olympics will benefit regional Queensland.”— 2021-12-01View Hansard
Supports the bill as Assistant Minister.
“The Olympics will bring great benefits.”— 2021-12-01View Hansard
Supports the bill and the opportunities the Olympics will bring to the Redlands area.
“The Olympics will bring opportunities to the Redlands area.”— 2021-12-02View Hansard
Supports the Olympics and health benefits.
“The Olympics will promote health and fitness.”— 2021-12-01View Hansard
Supports the bill and Cairns tourism opportunities.
“The Olympics will benefit Cairns tourism.”— 2021-12-01View Hansard
Supports the bill and Olympics opportunities.
“The Olympics will bring great opportunities.”— 2021-12-01View Hansard
Supports the Olympics and regional opportunities.
“The Olympics will benefit regional Queensland.”— 2021-12-01View Hansard
Supports the Olympics and Sunshine Coast opportunities.
“The Olympics will benefit the Sunshine Coast.”— 2021-12-01View Hansard
Supports the Olympics and regional opportunities.
“The Olympics will benefit regional Queensland.”— 2021-12-01View Hansard
Supports the bill and Townsville opportunities.
“The Olympics will benefit Townsville.”— 2021-12-01View Hansard
Supports the Olympics and Gold Coast opportunities.
“The Olympics will benefit the Gold Coast.”— 2021-12-01View Hansard
Supports the bill and regional opportunities.
“The Olympics will benefit regional Queensland.”— 2021-12-01View Hansard
Supports the Olympics and regional opportunities.
“The Olympics will benefit regional Queensland.”— 2021-12-01View Hansard
Supports the bill and Central Queensland opportunities.
“The Olympics will benefit Central Queensland.”— 2021-12-01View Hansard
That the amendment be agreed to
The motion passed.
▸Show individual votesHide individual votes
Ayes (48)
Noes (32)
That the motion, as amended, be agreed to
The motion passed.
▸Show individual votesHide individual votes
Ayes (50)
Noes (30)
Plain English Summary
Overview
This bill establishes the Brisbane Organising Committee for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games as an independent statutory body. The Corporation will plan, organise and deliver the Games in accordance with the Olympic Host Contract signed between the IOC, Queensland Government, Brisbane City Council and Australian Olympic Committee.
Who it affects
Queensland taxpayers carry the ultimate financial risk as the State has guaranteed to cover any cost overruns. Athletes, officials and volunteers will work directly with the Corporation, while Brisbane and SEQ residents will experience the Games and its legacy.
Key changes
- Creates the Brisbane Organising Committee for 2032 as a statutory body with its own legal identity
- Establishes a Board of directors with representation from Games partners including IOC, Commonwealth, Queensland, Brisbane Council and sporting bodies
- Requires at least 50% of nominated directors be women and at least one independent director be Indigenous
- Makes the State responsible for any financial shortfall when the Corporation is dissolved after the Games
- Exempts certain IOC and Australian Olympic Committee documents from Right to Information requests