[1/2] A view shows the Olympic Rings in front of The Olympic House, headquarters of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), during the executive board meeting of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), in Lausanne, Switzerland, March 28, 2023.
While most modern Olympics have had seven years from winning hosting rights to opening ceremony, Brisbane had a big headstart after being awarded Australia's third Summer Games back in 2021.
Construction delays have been a major issue for several recent Games but Brisbane is unlikely to face such problems with 84% of the planner venues already existing facilities.
After wide consultation with stakeholders and locals, the planned legacy of the Games is already being worked out.
"Local jurisdiction dictates what happens in stadiums and... Australian law allows beer to be served," Liveris said.
Persons:
Denis Balibouse SYDNEY, Cindy Hook, Kirsty Coventry, it's, Andrew Liveris, Christophe Dubi, Liveris, Nick Mulvenney, Christian Radnedge
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Lausanne, Switzerland, Brisbane, Queensland, LA