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100-Day Review of Brisbane Olympic Plan Ok, so the clock is now ticking on this 100-Day Review of Brisbane’s Olympic Plan as announced by the newly elected Premier of Queensland, David Crisafulli. March 2025 is when we can expect to hear the outcomes of this Review. From ITG is the background behind this Review: David Crisafulli sets review for Brisbane 2032 Olympics pla Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has set a 100-day deadline to clarify the 2032 Olympic plan, ending project uncertainty. By March, the new LNP government aims to finalise its vision, with an independent Infrastructure Authority to be announced in 30 days to assess transport and infrastructure. This authority will then have up to 100 days to report on which projects, including a main stadium, will best build a legacy for Queensland. QUT property economics expert Dr Lyndall Bryant said the government now faces significant choices on the best legacy path for 2032 Brisbane and the state. "It’s probably no surprise that it won’t go in the direction the Labour government said it would," Dr Bryant told NewsWire. "I’d imagine the new government would want to put its own stance on where the infrastructure goes. Infrastructure includes many things; some are set in stone and can’t be changed, like the athletes' village. Those projects will go ahead. But the stadium is the big one; it’s the thing on everyone’s lips." The former Labour government had considered a $2.7 billion (€2.5 bn) upgrade to Brisbane's Gabba Stadium or a new $3.4 billion (€3.2 bn) stadium at Victoria Park. Brisbane’s former mayor, Graham Quirk, supported a new stadium at Victoria Park, calling the Gabba “end of life.” However, former Premier Steven Miles instead proposed a $1.6 billion (€1.5 bn) upgrade to QSAC to host 40,000 spectators, with opening and closing ceremonies at Suncorp Stadium. Mr Crisafulli opposed this QSAC upgrade, calling it "going backwards." He assured that "within 100 days, Queenslanders will see a plan that they are proud of, and, in doing so, we can restore faith in that process." The government might also revisit a $6 billion (€5.6 bn) private proposal for a 60,000-seat stadium and athlete village at Brisbane's Northshore. Dr. Bryant emphasised that private-sector partnerships shouldn’t be ruled out entirely. —— The federal and Queensland governments will provide a $7.1 billion (€6.6 bn) "funding envelope" for the Games. As part of this, the federal government has committed $2 billion (€1.9 bn) for a new Brisbane Arena at the Roma Street Station precinct, expected to host swimming events. Tim Mander, the new Olympics and Paralympics minister, will work with Tourism Minister Andrew Powell to ready Queensland for the Games and develop a 20-year tourism plan. Mr Crisafulli stated, "By bringing together tourism and environment under one portfolio with an experienced minister in Andrew Powell, we will overcome the roadblocks that have stood in the way of Queensland benefiting from new eco-tourism opportunities." "As minister for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Tim Mander will ensure every Queenslander can benefit from world-class sports and from the Games’ legacy."