Olympic-Sized Blowout Concerns for 2032 Games Rejected

Olympic-sized blowout concerns for 2032 Games rejected

While the Winter Olympics in Italy are plagued by budget overruns, the Queensland government insists the 2032 Brisbane Games won't cost taxpayers an extra cent.

‘How final?’: IOC grills Brisbane 2032 over plan for regional venues

IOC officials in Milan questioned the logistics of the decentralised Games, as organisers conceded it would drive up costs.

'Dispersed' Milan Cortina Games a learning opportunity for Brisbane 2032

Brisbane 2032 president Andrew Liveris says the bid budget "bears no resemblance to reality" as the financial impact of a dispersed Olympics hits home.

Andrew Liveris says Brisbane 2032 will learn from Milano Cortina challenges

Brisbane 2032 president Andrew Liveris acknowledged budget pressures for the Games, citing the dispersed venues across Queensland, from Toowoomba to Cairns. Speaking at the IOC Summit in Milan, he said the current bid budget “bears no resemblance to reality” and emphasised lessons from the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics would be “very instructive.” Liveris highlighted the need to balance costs with athlete and fan experiences, saying, “We just h…