The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced that Brisbane is the preferred candidate to host the 2032 Games.

The announcement overnight means Australia is set to host its third Olympic Games.

Brisbane now has exclusive access to put their case forward to the IOC without competition from other countries – a key advantage in fighting off rival bids from other cities.

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IOC President Thomas Bach said overnight the executive board had unanimously, after long discussion, approved this recommendation.

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Officials said Brisbane's warm sunny weather and Queensland's long-term planning for improved infrastructure around the state's south-east had helped it win the bid.

Sydney hosted the 2000 Olympic Games.

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