Economic growth, innovation, skills development and social impact are the cornerstones of a legacy roadmap developed by Queensland’s peak business body for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics and Paralympic Games.
Business Chamber Queensland CEO Heidi Cooper said the organisation’s Queensland Beyond 2032 business outlook highlighted key priorities for government, industry and the community to take advantage of social and economic opportunities presented by the Games.
Ms Cooper said the outlook’s findings drew on the Chamber’s business insights, data and consultations across all regions of Queensland, along with global perspectives gathered through a variety of forums.
“It is essential Queensland takes this major event and uses it as a catalyst to transform the state and deliver long-term economic benefits for the entire community,” she said.
The report outlines four key visions:
- Capitalising on the growth opportunity from the Games, including improvements in procurement processes, business processes and partnerships and export opportunities.
- Digital adoption and advanced technology in enhancing business innovation and productivity.
- Developing the future workforce to support Queensland’s growth.
- Leading a climate positive, socially progressive and resilient economy in Queensland.
Ms Cooper said the report was a rallying call for government, industry, business and sport to work together to position the state and its businesses and “take advantage of one of the greatest opportunities of our generation”.
She said through strategic planning and collective action, the Games could be used as a springboard for a new era of business, focusing on growth, innovation, sustainability, and creating opportunities across every sector.
“For Queensland’s business community, it is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reimagine and refashion our state as a contemporary and competitive global player.
“We’re hearing from businesses the recent change of government in Queensland comes with increased certainty and a lift in economic confidence. We now want to focus that optimism on the future of this state in the lead up to 2032 and beyond.”
Ms Cooper said it would take a unified approach to seize the opportunity.
“What we want after the Olympics is a state that is thriving, sustainable, inclusive and economically flourishing.
“We also look forward to a world-leading city that looks to the future with excitement and asks – what can we do next?”
Access Queensland Beyond 2032.
