The case for an independent budget review draws on a body of publicly available research, reporting and analysis. The links below are provided for Queenslanders who want to go deeper on any aspect of the campaign. Queenslanders for Responsible Government does not endorse the positions of any organisation listed here and is not affiliated with any of them. We link to them because they contain information relevant to the public interest.
Organisations working on issues connected to the Victoria Park stadium and Brisbane 2032 more broadly. Their focus and positions vary. We encourage you to read their work and form your own view.
Save Victoria Park is an advocacy group established in 2020 to protect Victoria Park Barrambin from development after the end of a golf course lease over part of the park. They contend free open parkland is vital for the future of the city and support elders who have stepped forward as custodians to protect it. They have a petition, promote awareness, provide research and raise funds for the legal process to protect the park. Spokesperson: Sue Bremner
Games Watch Dog 2032 is campaigning for a Smarter, Greener, and Fairer Olympics. They are a non-political alliance of well-informed citizens from diverse backgrounds, established to uncover the real delivery plan of the Brisbane 2032 Olympics and to critically follow its progress. They are committed to securing a better deal for Queenslanders and are dedicated to reporting well-researched facts as accurately and transparently as possible. Spokesperson: Elizabeth Handley.
Together For Victoria Park Barrambin mission and purpose is to stop the building of stadiums in the park and to preserve the park for generations to come. Their efforts focus on community awareness and information campaigns around green spaces for all, respect for sacred land and animal habitat. Spokesperson: Peter Valepyn
The Ibisa Organising Collective (IOC) holds parties near Ibis Island to encourage the community to discover Barrambin and oppose the stadium.
Government bodies, independent authorities and official documents relevant to the Brisbane 2032 venue programme, budget and delivery timeline.
Information about IOC members, Olympic principles, values, legacy.
Deliver new and upgraded venues for use before, during and after the 2032 Games.
Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Plays a major role in the delivery of the Brisbane 2032 Games including traffic management, crowd movements, visitor services and local venue operations.
The independent auditor of the public sector.
Workforce shortages and major project delivery risks: In Queensland, Construction Skills Queensland estimates an average shortfall of 18,200 construction workers over the next 8 years, with the shortage expected to peak at 50,000 workers in 2026–27.
Independent analysis, reports, research papers.
Articles and Reports by Neil Peach 2022–2026
Report by Neil Peach, October 2025
A Report by Save Victoria Park released in October 2025 shows the proposed 63,000-seat Stadium would cost an estimated $3.785 billion — nearly $60,000 per seat, more than double the per-seat cost of other recent stadium builds.
From the Big Build to the Great Realignment: Neil Peach, February 2026
Neil Peach, January 2026
Independent procurement intelligence for Queensland's infrastructure pipeline. Not affiliated with Brisbane 2032, the Queensland Government, QBCC, QTenders, VendorPanel, or any listed business or agency.
Queensland Construction Labour Shortfall And Cost Escalation Outlook To 2029 — Brisbane Development, 21 February 2026
Reporting from Australian and international outlets on the stadium budget, construction costs, Olympic delivery and related issues.
Selected media releases from Games WatchDog 2032. Click a title to read in preview.