Brisbane 2032 Transitions to Delivery Phase with Founding Partner and Strategic Vision

The Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee has officially transitioned from its strategic planning phase to active delivery, marking the shift with the announcement of its first domestic commercial partner and a finalized Games vision.

In the fourth annual Coordination Commission (CoCom) meeting held with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) this week, Brisbane 2032 leaders outlined a “vision to action” trajectory that will define the next six years of preparation.

The transition is a mechanical necessity for the Organising Committee as it begins to activate a $2.5 billion procurement pipeline and finalize the master plan for competition venues.

“Believe. Belong. Become.” — The Games Vision

Co-created with over 6,000 Australians through the largest consultation process in the club’s history, the official vision—“Believe. Belong. Become. Brisbane 2032”—now serves as the operational “North Star” for all Games delivery partners.

• Believe: Tapping into the Australian spirit and the power of sport to unlock potential.
• Belong: Ensuring an inclusive environment where every athlete and fan is celebrated.
• Become: Leveraging the Games to transform Brisbane and Queensland into a stronger, globally connected region.

Commercial and Business Momentum

A major milestone in the 2026 update was the confirmation of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CommBank) as the Sole Founding Partner and Official Bank of the Games. As the inaugural domestic partner, CommBank will provide educational resources and financial support to local businesses via the Brisbane 2032 supplier portal.

• Supplier Engagement: More than 2,500 businesses have already registered on the official procurement portal.
• Local Focus: Currently, 80% of Organising Committee spending is directed toward local companies, with 44% specifically supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
• Economic Impact: The Games are projected to deliver up to $17.6 billion in national economic benefits over a 20-year period.

Operational Priorities and Venue Trimming

While infrastructure delivery is “well underway” under the leadership of the Australian and Queensland governments, the IOC has indicated a move toward “decomplexifying” the 2032 program.

• Program Review: The IOC is currently reviewing the sports program to potentially reduce the total number of sports from the record 36 scheduled for LA28 to a more sustainable level for Brisbane.
• Engagement Reach: Community outreach initiatives have already engaged over 11,500 school children and 900 schools across Queensland, reinforcing the “Belong” pillar of the vision.

The Road Ahead

Following the CoCom update, Organising Committee president, Andrew Liveris, confirmed that the immediate focus remains on unveiling the official Games emblems, announcing further commercial partners, and finalising the venue master plan.

Brisbane 2032 will also establish a high-profile presence at the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games via “Australia House” to showcase the region to a global audience.

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