First Nations communities dismayed by selection of Brisbane's Victoria Park as Olympic stadium site

The Queensland government has now confirmed it is going to build Brisbane's Olympic Stadium at the Victoria Park, also known for its traditional name Barrambin, that is one of the most culturally significant sites in the city.

A screengrab taken from supplied video obtained on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 shows a new stadium at Victoria Park as part of new infrastructure planned for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games. Credit: AAP Image-Supplied by Queensland Government

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First Nations communities dismayed by selection of Brisbane's Victoria Park as Olympic stadium site

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Victoria Park, also known for its traditional name Barrambin, used to be an Indigenous settlement of great importance and a meeting place for cultural practices - but it remains one of the most culturally significant sites in the city.

The Queensland state government has now confirmed it is going to build Brisbane's Olympic Stadium there.

In March, Queensland premier David Crisafulli announced a new $3.7 billion stadium would be built in Victoria Park for the Brisbane Olympic Games in 2032 - despite repeatedly promising prior to the last state election he would not do so.

What do traditional owners say about the announcement?

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