Brisbane named the preferred host of the 2032 Olympic Games

Brisbane has taken a huge step towards staging the 2032 Olympic Games after being chosen as the International Olympic Committee's "preferred partner".

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Australian Olympic chief John Coates says Brisbane's bid to host the 2032 Olympic Games is as good as a done deal after it was awarded exclusive negotiation rights.

The Olympics and Paralympics are set to return to Australia after Brisbane, and the state of Queensland, was installed as the preferred bidder for the event by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) at an executive committee meeting.

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