Despite premier David Crisafulli ruling it out during election, the government is expected to announce plans for stadium at Victoria ParkGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Queensland government is expected to announce that a significant preserved site of Indigenous heritage in central Brisbane, a massacre site on a songline, will host the main stadium of the 2032 Olympics.Premier David Crisafulli repeatedly promised not to build a new stadium to host the athletics during last year’s election, and also specifically ruled out building one in Victoria Park.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli is expected to announce plans to build the main Brisbane 2032 Olympics stadium at Victoria Park, a significant Indigenous heritage site. This reverses Crisafulli's prior election promises and faces opposition due to the site's Indigenous importance and potential destruction of green space. The park holds historical significance for Indigenous people, serving as a town camp and massacre site, now slated for development despite prior plans for its restoration as parkland.
