Major National Federations are reportedly aiming to move to Brisbane prior to the 2032 Olympics ©Getty Images

More than a dozen Australian sports bodies are seeking a move to Queensland to gain from a Brisbane 2032 Olympics bump, according to a report in Australia.

Per Brisbane Times, major Australian sports are aiming to move their bases to Queensland as the National Federations hope to gain upgraded facilities thanks to the investment set to come prior to the 2032 Olympics.

The report says Cycling Australia - currently based in Adelaide - and Swimming Australia - which has head offices based in Melbourne - are among the federations considering the move north.

In 2018, Brisbane hosted the track cycling at the Commonwealth Games in the Anna Mears Velodrome, which also has the country's only Olympic-level BMX track, and Cycling Australia has long been linked with a move to the city.

Australian swimming has also been linked with Brisbane due to the success of Michael Bohl's programme at Griffith University and Dean Boxall's work at Saint Peter's Western Swim Club, the latter finding fame at Tokyo 2020 for his rockstar looks and wild celebrations after Ariarne Titmus won the 400 metres freestyle.

Olympic gold medallists Stephanie Rice and Leisel Jones are alumni of the Saint Peter's Western Swim Club, while Boxall was named the 2019 Coach of the Year by the Australian Swimming Coaches And Teachers Association.

Dean Boxall, the Australian Swimming Coaches And Teachers Association's 2019 Coach of the Year, is already based in Brisbane and could inspire Swimming Australia to make the move from Melbourne ©Getty Images
Dean Boxall, the Australian Swimming Coaches And Teachers Association's 2019 Coach of the Year, is already based in Brisbane and could inspire Swimming Australia to make the move from Melbourne ©Getty Images

The Australian Institute of Sport was mooted as a possible body moving to Brisbane by former Sport Australia chairman John Wylie and Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) President and International Olympic Committee (IOC) vice-president John Coates, who is also a member of the Brisbane 2032 Board.

The AOC has also admitted some staff will move to Brisbane but will keep its main office in Sydney.

Following reports it was set to move, the AOC said on Twitter: "Speculation today that the AOC will be relocating to QLD [Queensland] ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympics is not correct.

"Confirming the AOC will not be moving base.

"Some AOC staff will be recruited to a Brisbane branch office - however that is some years away."

The IOC insists future hosts must limit investment in new facilities.

The legacy of the Games is also an important factor, with the AOC likely to balance the need for investment with the long-term impact of developing new sports facilities in the region.