Brisbane 2032: a cockatoo as the emblem of the Olympic and Paralympic Games

The Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Organising Committee officially unveiled the Games' emblems, built around a stylised cockatoo, on 5 October 2026.

The Olympic version uses the colours of the Pink Cockatoo, dominated by pink, while the Paralympic emblem features the same design and is inspired by the Sulphur-crested Cockatoo. They were designed by a consortium comprising VML (creative agency), Landor (brand consultancy and design), BlackCard (consultancy specialising in Aboriginal cultures) and Verian (research and consultancy).

The presentation came after a communication error forced Brisbane 2032 to unveil the emblems earlier than planned. On 2 October, while a campaign across Queensland was due to reveal the different pieces gradually until 5 October, the organising…