In short:
The Queensland auditor-general is warning of a higher risk of delays and cost escalations for infrastructure projects ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games due to shortages in key trade occupations.
A new report points to engineering, project management, and trade roles, with a shortfall of 50,000 workers in the next financial year.
What’s next?
Despite the labour shortages, Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie said he was confident the infrastructure for the Games could be delivered