Australia’s sporting bodies back contentious new Brisbane 2032 plans

Plans for new and redeveloped venues for the Brisbane Olympic Games have broadly been backed by Australia’s sporting authorities, although reservations have been voiced in some quarters after the Queensland government announced its intention to backflip on an election promise.After several false starts the Crisafulli government revealed on Tuesday that a new $3.8bn venue will be developed at Brisbane’s Victoria Park and replace the Gabba stadium, which will be demolished. The new development will include a national aquatic centre, while the nearby RNA Showgrounds will house the athletes’ village.The Australian Olympic Committee welcomed the Queensland government’s decision and the certainty that it brings ahead of Brisbane 2032.Brisbane Olympics 2032: David Crisafulli breaks election promise and announces controversial new stadiumRead more“The Queensland government’s response is a very positive step towards delivering a successful Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games,” AOC presid...