Hosting the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games will not only be historic – it will bring Australians and Queenslanders together like never before. As the Prime Minister’s representative for Queensland’s candidature, Ted spent years working to secure the bid for South East Queensland to host the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games because it will deliver a long-lasting impact for the region.
The Games are projected to generate billions of dollars of economic output for Queensland and Australia as well as tens of thousands of jobs. Ted has continued to work hard to ensure the Sunshine Coast leverages this once in a lifetime opportunity.
Ted has always been clear that the Games represent far more than just two weeks of sport. Securing the Games is an opportunity for the Sunshine Coast to secure major investments in local and community infrastructure - including major improvements to public transport – ahead of the population curve.
Ted also led the drive to set up a Sunshine Coast focused taskforce to support the community in its bid to extract the most from the 3032 games. See here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TikwAiOOykQ
See Ted speak to parliament about this here: https://tedobrien.com.au/broken-promises-for-queenslanders-2032-olympic-and-paralympic-games/
Learn more about Ted’s bold plan for the Sunshine Coast here: https://tedobrien.com.au/ted-obrien-unveils-bold-vision-of-iconic-cbd-venue/
28 Sep 2026
Expressions of Interest are NOW OPEN for Round 10 of the Stronger Communities Programme.
29 Jul 2026
What is the most beautiful place on the Sunshine Coast? Drawing competition for students.
21 May 2026
Small business is the lifeblood of the Sunshine Coast, supporting jobs, community sport and local livelihoods. But right now, the system is stacked against them, with rising closures and growing red tape making it harder to compete. We are pushing for a fair go through a new Small Business Act that backs local operators, cuts complexity and ensures small businesses can grow, succeed and keep our community strong.
17 Sep 2026
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