Ted O'Brien (Fairfax, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

South-East Queensland has now been confirmed as the preferred candidate for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. It is vitally important, therefore, that we start a conversation about what this means for all of Queensland. We have to be far more strategic than just what stadium will host what sport, or what road or rail needs to be upgraded. The question we need to ask is: what do we want to be famous for? A lot of people will look at the games and not know Queensland or Australia well. This is the opportunity. Half the world's eyeballs will be focused on the opening ceremony alone. This is Queensland's opportunity. This is Brisbane and South-East Queensland's opportunity.

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