US EditionIndigenous Groups Fight to Protect Brisbane's Victoria Park From Olympic Development
BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA, AUG 4 – Yagara Magandjin Aboriginal Corporation seeks permanent protection of culturally significant Victoria Park to block a $3.8 billion stadium planned for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.
- The Yagara Magandjin Aboriginal Corporation and the Save Victoria Park group lodged an application today seeking permanent protection of Victoria Park from Olympic stadium development.
- This action responds to the Queensland government's March announcement to build a new A$3.8 billion stadium at Victoria Park for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics, despite prior recommendations to heritage-list the site.
- Indigenous spokesperson Gaja Kerry Charlton highlighted the park's cultural significance, noting concerns about ancient trees, artefacts, ecosystems, and possible ancestral remains threatened by proposed construction.
- Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner acknowledged widespread community backing for the new stadium, while also anticipating efforts to obstruct and delay the project amid ongoing protests and political discussions.
- The federal environment department is currently assessing the protection application and will consult with all relevant stakeholders, while the planned stadium is intended to be the venue for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games' opening and closing events and later function as a center for AFL and cricket in Queensland.
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