Games Organising Committee Names Board, Advisors
- The Crisafulli Government has revealed the new Board of the 2032 Organising Committee.
- The Board has reduced from 24 to 15 members and from six Vice Presidents to two.
- Four initial advisory groups will be established to advise the Board.
The Crisafulli Government has today announced the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Organising Committee Board to oversee Games planning and delivery and ensure a lasting legacy for Queensland.
It follows legislative changes to the Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games Arrangements Act 2021 on the recommendation of the 100 Day Review Report to streamline strategic governance and enhance efficiency.
In addition to the Board, four initial advisory groups will be established to inform the board including First Nations, chaired by Patrick Johnson OLY, Athlete’s and Sport, chaired by Susie O’Neill AM, Councils, chaired by Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner, and Commercial, chaired by Andrew Liveris AO.
The Crisafulli Government is delivering the Games after 1,200 days of Olympics chaos and crisis under the former Labor Government, with a credible plan in place to deliver a long-lasting legacy for Queenslanders.
Board Directors include:
- Andrew Liveris AO – Independent (President)
- Tim Mander MP – Queensland Government nominee (Vice President)
- Anika Wells MP – Australian Government nominee (Vice President)
- Greg Norman AO – Independent
- Rebecca Frizelle OAM – Independent
- Cr Adrian Schrinner – Brisbane City Council nominee
- Cr Tom Tate – Gold Coast City Council nominee
- Cr Rosanna Natoli – Sunshine Coast Council nominee
- Jess Fox OAM OLY – International Olympic Committee member, Australia
- Robyn Smith OAM – International Paralympic Committee Board member, Australia
- Ian Chesterman AM – Australian Olympic Committee President
- John Coates AC – Australian Olympic Committee Hon. Life President
- Grant Mizens OAM PLY – Paralympic Australia President
- Kurt Fearnley AO PLY – Paralympic athlete
- Georgia Baker OLY – Olympic athlete
https://statements.qld.gov.au/statements/103109