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 have to make sure that it’s affordable and the athlete experience and the fan experience does not get compromised.”
He also expressed confidence that timelines and venue delivery would be met, despite labour and logistical challenges.
The Brisbane committee will maintain a “significant” presence at the 2028 Los Angeles Games as preparations continue.
Source: ABC.
