Brisbane 2032 Olympics: Ted O’Brien appointed special envoy

A key appointment has been made to steer the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games – and it takes aim at the State Government.

Queensland federal MP Ted O Brien has been appointed the Commonwealth Government’s top official to help steer the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison will announce today that Mr O’Brien has accepted the role of special envoy for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, commencing immediately.

“Hosting the Games is a remarkable opportunity for both Queensland and Australia to lock in economic and social benefits for years to come,” Mr Morrison said.

“Mr O’Brien played an integral role in securing the rights for Brisbane to host the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games as my personal representative for Brisbane’s candidature.

The Federal Government’s new special envoy for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics Ted O’Brien

“This role will see Mr O’Brien engaging with businesses and the community to ensure the Commonwealth retains an ongoing dialogue with, and understanding of, the key interests of the Queensland community.

“He will report directly to me and also work closely with the Minister for Sport, Richard Colbeck, and the Minister for Communications, Urban Infrastructure, Cities and the Arts, Paul Fletcher, to help deliver on the Commonwealth’s partnership with the Queensland Government and other Games partners to make Brisbane 2032 a world-class Games with a lasting legacy.”

Mr O Brien’s role is seen as pivotal to ensuring the State Labor Government does not “hijack” the organisational aspect of the Games.

Originally published as Brisbane 2032 Olympics: Ted O’Brien appointed special envoy