Thorpe dives in with advice for Brisbane Olympics
The group’s chairman, Brisbane Mayor Adrian Schrinner, said regional voices were key to delivering a positive Olympic legacy not only for Brisbane but also for Queensland.
“Expanding the host mayor’s advisory group means more local voices to help shape a Games that will benefit communities across our state,” he said.
Brisbane 2032 president Andrew Liveris said the groups represented their communities and were an important part of the planning process.
“There is an incredible amount of support and goodwill in Queensland and beyond to ensure our Home Games are a success and, importantly, leave meaningful and lasting legacies for local communities,” Liveris said.
The Queensland government reduced the size of the Board of Directors of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Organizing Committee from 24 members to 15 in July.
When announcing the advisory groups on October 3, Liveris said they would be crucial in sharpening the vision for the Games.
“There is an incredible amount of knowledge, good will and enthusiasm in the first four advisory groups to accelerate progress and leave lasting legacies, and I look forward to working closely with members in the years to come,” he said.
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