Government House hosts Olympics Chief and IOC President-elect

As Queensland prepares to welcome the world to Brisbane in 2032, Government House is honoured to support key moments on the Olympic journey — including this week’s historic visit by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Coordination Commission.

At the request of the Premier, the Governor and Professor Nimmo hosted a formal Dinner at Government House to mark the first in-country meeting of the Commission. This significant occasion brought together international, national and state leaders committed to the success of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Guests included:

• Premier and Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, the Honourable David Crisafulli MP, and Mrs Tegan Crisafulli
• President of the International Olympic Committee, Mr Thomas Bach, and IOC President-elect, Mrs Kirsty Coventry
• President of the Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee, Dr Andrew Liveris AO, and Mrs Paula Liveris
• Chair of the IOC Brisbane 2032 Coordination Commission, Mrs Mikaela Cojuangco-Jaworski
• IOC Director, Mr Christophe Dubi
• Australian Olympic Committee President and IOC Member, Mr Ian Chesterman AM
• Honorary IOC Member and former AOC President, Mr John Coates AC, and Mrs Orieta Coates
• Deputy Premier, Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning and Minister for Industrial Relations, the Honourable Jarrod Bleijie MP
• Minister for Sport and Racing and Minister for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Honourable Tim Mander MP
• Representing the Lord Mayor of Brisbane, Deputy Mayor, Councillor Fiona Cunningham

Underscoring the dignity and ceremonial importance of the occasion, the evening included a traditional piper’s salute by Piper Corporal Griffyn Haroutunian of the 8th/9th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment.

As the representative of Queensland’s Head of State, His Majesty King Charles III, and on behalf of all Queenslanders, Her Excellency is a steadfast supporter of the Olympic and Paralympic movements and the Brisbane 2032 Games.

She recognises the immense potential of the Olympic and Paralympic Games to deliver enduring benefits — across infrastructure, trade, tourism, community connection and public health — and to inspire a generation of Queenslanders to dream boldly.

Through formal occasions such as this week’s dinner, hosted in the dignified setting of Government House, Her Excellency plays a vital role in strengthening relationships between local, national and international partners, and promoting the Olympic values of excellence, inclusion and global cooperation.

Government House is proud to support Brisbane 2032, and to play a role in shaping an Olympic and Paralympic legacy that will resonate for decades to come.

Stay connected with us as Queensland prepares to welcome the world for this once-in-a-generation opportunity for our state and nation.