Overview

• International Paralympic Committee president Andrew Parsons lauded Brisbane’s preparations and urged venues to adopt universal design for full accessibility.
• Queensland passed a bill in May to exempt 2032 sports sites from standard planning laws to accelerate construction.
• The March master plan designates Victoria Park as the central Games hub with a 63,000-seat main stadium and an adjacent national aquatic centre.
• Paralympic organisers affirmed that the Paralympic Games will remain a standalone event to maintain its unique platform for athletes with disabilities.
• Brisbane 2032 organisers indicated that the privately financed Brisbane Live Arena may be incorporated if ready but is not required for the Games schedule.