Overview
- The city unveiled a countdown clock in Queen Street Mall on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at a ceremony attended by Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner, Brisbane 2032 president Andrew Liveris, deputy premier Jarrod Bleijie and swimmer Emma McKeon.
- Brisbane 2032 named design teams for the National Aquatic Centre, a proposed 25,000-seat venue, and the Games authority has shortlisted contractors with bids and a final builder expected in the late 2026 to early 2027 window.
- So far only one major construction contract has been awarded, with early works under way on a contested 63,000-seat main stadium at Victoria Park, while the state says seven new venues still need building and ten require upgrades.
- World Rowing is conducting technical assessments of Rockhampton’s Fitzroy River after concerns about crocodiles and strong tidal currents, and organisers say the review has produced no outright rejections so far.
- Brisbane City Council released a Legacy Vision of 21 initiatives that include unlocking up to 50,000 homes and expanding public transport, a plan intended to tie Games delivery to lasting housing and mobility gains for local residents.