New Queensland Labor leadership hit pause on $2.7bn Gabba stadium rebuild

Independent body to review plans for Olympic and Paralympic games as new premier and deputy distance themselves from Palaszcuzuk-era policies

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Queensland’s new leadership team have signalled a “pause” on the controversial $2.7bn Gabba rebuild while they reconsider their approach to the 2032 Olympics.

In a backflip announced on Tuesday, premier-to-be Steven Miles said he would establish an independent body to oversee infrastructure for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic games amid mounting criticism of the Palaszczuk government’s in-house alternative.

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