Incoming Queensland Leader Confirms Review of 2032 Olympic Infrastructure Plans

The controversial Gabba stadium redevelopment and other Olympic projects are on a two-month pause amid criticism and leadership changes.

Steven Miles, the incoming state leader of Queensland, has confirmed an independent review of the controversial Gabba stadium redevelopment, originally pitched as a refurbishment for the 2032 Olympics.
Annastacia Palaszczuk, the Queensland state premier who headed Brisbane’s successful bid to host the 2032 Games, quit last weekend amid falling popularity.
Critics have called for an overhaul of venue planning in the state capital after a blowout of projected costs and Brisbane's Lord Mayor quit a 2032 organizing panel, citing a lack of consultation between the state and local governments.
State Treasurer Cameron Dick said Olympic projects were on “pause” for two months while the review takes place.
The International Olympic Committee has repeatedly declared that the Gabba redevelopment is not required to host the Games, and the review will also look into other Olympics infrastructure.